OUTSIDE IR35 Senior Instrument Designer (E&I Bias) - Offshore Projects

Aberdeen Hybrid

£44 per hour

Contract: 3-6 Months possible extensions

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and services organisation supporting the energy sector, with a strong presence across offshore and drilling operations. They specialise in asset integrity, engineering design, and lifecycle support services, delivering complex brownfield and greenfield projects across international markets.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Instrument Designer (Electrical & Instrumentation bias) to support ongoing offshore brownfield projects. This role will focus on detailed design, system integration, and ensuring compliance with industry standards across instrumentation, fire & gas, and telecom systems.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering outputs while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver 2D AutoCAD design drawings for offshore instrumentation systems.
• Work across instrumentation, fire & gas, and telecom systems design.
• Ensure designs comply with offshore codes, standards, and regulations.
• Support engineering teams on brownfield modifications and upgrades.

Essential Requirements

• Strong experience with AutoCAD 2D.
• Proven background in instrumentation systems design (E&I bias).
• Experience with fire & gas and telecom systems.
• Prior experience working on offshore brownfield installations.

Desirable Skills

• HNC/HND in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience with offshore drilling facilities

Additional Information

• Hybrid role (3 days per week in Aberdeen)
• Immediate start preferred.
• Outside IR35 contract

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.

If not relevant, feel free to decline or share with your network.

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