Instrument Designer

NRL; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

NRL’s engineering client is looking to recruit an Instrument Designer to be based in Macclesfield Cheshire. The Instrument Designer will have the responsibility to support the local projects team through provision of Electrical & Instrument Design and Consulting Services.

About the role:

• This role will require a high level of autonomy and strong communication skills.
• The Instrument Designer will have a technical engineering design background. Projects within the current portfolio include:
• Extensive flow and pressure monitoring project
• Upgrade of effluent plant to PLC control
• Upgrade of process plant to DCS

Role Detail Description:

• The Instrument Designer will work closely with the Multi Discipline Design Team and Project Manager supporting the efficient and effective delivery of pharmaceutical projects.
• The post holder will:
• Review and assess customer needs
• Provide resource estimates for design related activities
• Produce reports, scope of works, concept design and detailed designs (Typically RIBA 2-4)
• Support effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets together with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Produce documentation in accordance with defined standards/quality requirements
• Liaise with design and equipment subcontractors
• Interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil
• Provision of 2D Design Deliverables, GAs, equipment layouts and cable/containment routing diagrams
• Cable Block Diagrams
• Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Honeywell BMS Interface Diagrams

What you will need?

• Extensive experience in a relevant design role including successful delivery of electrical installation designs within projects for the pharmaceutical sector.
• HNC or Degree in technical engineering related subject
• Membership of professional Institution or similar body is desirable

Experience in UK pharmaceutical construction projects is desirable but not essential

• Experience of E&I design best practices
• Compex 12 Qualification desirable
• Experience in ATEX Hazardous Area design and protection concepts including Intrinsic Safety
• Experience in Functional Safety–IEC61508/IEC61511 desirable
• Project life cycle experience (Concept through detail design to construction support)
• Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures
• Sound experience and knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Undertake site surveys
• Possess collaborative skills and experience working in part of a multi-discipline team
• Possess ability to work in a team or alone, comfortable to liaise with client representatives
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Software Packages

• Proficient use of the following software packages:
• Auto CAD LT
• Microsoft suite of programs

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period.
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee Assistance Programme – support for your wellbeing and mental health

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