Senior DCS Engineer

<p><b>Salary: £104,000 - 114,400 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>I am seeking candidates who possess the following essential skills and qualifications:</li><li>Proven experience programming and configuring ABB 800xA and AC800M systems.</li><li>A strong background in automation and control engineering with full project lifecycle involvement.</li><li>An Offshore Survival Certificate (BOSIET or equivalent).</li><li>Strong documentation and communication skills.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>As a Senior DCS Engineer, I will require you to:</li><li>Lead the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems based on ABB 800xA and AC800M.</li><li>Manage and deliver full project lifecycle activities, including concept design, software configuration, FAT, SAT, and offshore installation.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure technical requirements and deadlines are met.</li><li>Support offshore commissioning and maintenance activities as required.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Support</li><li>VMware</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>This is a contract opportunity based in Aberdeenshire, offering a rate of £50-55 per hour (Outside IR35) for an initial duration of 12 months. I am also looking for desirable experience that includes familiarity with legacy ABB systems such as AC450 or Safeguard, experience with virtual machines (VMware or equivalent), and offshore work experience with live system cutovers or upgrades. If this role interests you, I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>