Instrument Designer

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NRL’s engineering client is looking to recruit an Instrument Designer to be based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The Instrument Designer will support the local projects team by providing Electrical & Instrument Design and Consulting Services.

About the role:

• This role requires a high level of autonomy and strong communication skills.
• The Instrument Designer should have a technical engineering design background. Projects include:

• Extensive flow and pressure monitoring projects
• Upgrade of effluent plant to PLC control
• Upgrade of process plant to DCS

Role Details:

• The Instrument Designer will work closely with the Multi-Discipline Design Team and Project Manager to support pharmaceutical projects.
• The post holder will:

• Review and assess customer needs
• Provide resource estimates for design activities
• Produce reports, scope of works, concept designs, and detailed designs (Typically RIBA stages 2-4)
• Support project delivery within time, quality, and budget constraints
• Create documentation according to standards and quality requirements
• Liaise with design and equipment subcontractors
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Process, HVAC, and Civil disciplines
• Provide 2D Design Deliverables, GAs, equipment layouts, and cable/containment routing diagrams
• Develop Cable Block Diagrams
• Design Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Create Honeywell BMS Interface Diagrams

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a relevant design role, including electrical installation designs in the pharmaceutical sector
• HNC or Degree in a technical engineering subject
• Membership of a professional institution is desirable

Experience in UK pharmaceutical construction projects is desirable but not essential.

• Knowledge of E&I design best practices
• Compex 12 Qualification is desirable
• Experience in ATEX Hazardous Area design and protection concepts, including Intrinsic Safety
• Experience in Functional Safety (IEC61508/IEC61511) is desirable
• Project lifecycle experience from concept to construction support
• Knowledge of data and administrative management practices
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
• Ability to undertake site surveys
• Strong collaborative skills and experience working in a multi-discipline team
• Ability to work independently or in a team, liaising with client representatives
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working after probation
• Option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days)
• My Rewards discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health

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