EC&I Designer - Syngenta Huddersfield

Altrad; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking an EC&I Designer for a permanent role in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will take ownership of engineering design, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and produce essential design documentation. This role requires significant experience in engineering design processes and safety regulations, contributing to critical infrastructure projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Competitive salary package

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 5 years recent experience in an equivalent role.
• Experience in COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment.
• Strong PC skills with design and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update detailed EC&I design documentation.
• Comply with national and site standards.
• Support and promote HSEQ and best practices.

Skills

EC&I Design Documentation

Functional Safety

Control Systems

Site Surveys

Document Control Processes

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical/Control/Instrumentation Engineering

HSEQ Qualification (e.g., IOSH)

CompEx Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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02.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: EC&I Designer
Location: Huddersfield - West Yorkshire
Permanent role

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.
At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11, talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Key Objectives
• To take ownership and responsibility for the execution of all assigned work
• To deliver fit for purpose, practical Engineering design in line with specification, budget and programme
• To support and promote all company and client site directives – HSEQ, best practice, innovations, continual improvement
• To development and retain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
• To maintain up to date knowledge and competence to support the role and to align to client’s and industries’ requirements and directives

Main Activities
• Produce new and update existing detailed EC&I design documentation; typically - loop diagrams, control panel schematics, field connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, functional testing procedures
• Comply with both national and site standards
• Carry out site surveys
• Compile document work packs
• Comply with company and site procedures; typically – Engineering design, project control, documentation control, procurement, verification
• Support other activities; typically – estimating, commissioning, hand-over, procurement
• Contribute to team(s) to support continual improvement
• Work independently, using own initiative

Measures / Dimensions / Size of job
• Delivery – quality, programme, budget
• Competence – technical ability, accuracy, right first time
• Contribution – proactive input, knowledge, commitment, team ethic
• Attendance – time keeping, sick
• Communication – written, verbal

Qualifications / Experience
Required
• ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation Engineering discipline
Preferabl
• HSEQ qualification (i.e. IOSH)
• CompEx – ExF (foundation), EXF+ (foundation plus) or Ex01-04 (Gas & Vapours), Ex05-06 (Dust), or Ex12 (Application Design Engineers)
• Functional Safety, IEC – TUV or equivalent
• BS: IET Wiring Regulations - C&G-15 or equivalent
• CDM regulations
Experience & Knowledge
• 5 years recent experienced in an equivalent role
• Industrial sector Engineering
• COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment
• Functional Safety
• ATEX directive
• Projects
• Engineering design process – scope, specification, site survey, detailed design, design review, design approval, issue for construction, commissioning, “as built” documentation
• Document control processes – review, approval, issue, revision
• EC&I Engineering documentation – loop diagrams, control panel schematics, filed connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, functional testing procedures
• PLC and DCS systems
• Equipment and material specification
• Procurement & expediting processes
• Installation processes – site surveys and measures, installation instructions, “as built” records
• Query processes – TQs, CVIs
• Verification processes – pre-commissioning, commissioning, hand-over
• Commercial processes – estimating, budget, programme
• CDM project lifecycle
• Strong PC skills – AutoCAD, MS Office, drafting tools, document databases, specialist Engineering design tools

Key Relationships
Client
• Project Manager(s)
• Technical Authorities
• Engineering admin & support team
• SHEQ personnel
• Plant engineering team(s)
• Plant production team(s)
• Process engineering dept
• Planning dept
• Procurement dept
Altrad
• Site Management (Engineering and Construction)
• Site teams (Engineering and Construction)
• Technical Authorities
• Peers (similar roles from other sites)
• Support services (SHEQ, training, HR, etc)
Other
• Professional Bodies
• Suppliers – materials and equipment

Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference.

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…