Lead Instrument Designer

Swan Recruitment Ltd.; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is searching for a Lead Instrument Designer for a hybrid role based in Leatherhead. The successful candidate will lead a team of designers and prepare various engineering deliverables including block diagrams and layouts. Proficiency in 3D drafting software and experience with Smart-Plant is essential. This position will involve collaboration with other engineering disciplines and ensuring compliance with project standards. Competitive rate of £50 per hour for an 8-month duration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D drafting software packages is essential.
• Experience with Smart-Plant Instrumentation Database application required.
• Hands-on experience in 3D modelling and drawing extraction is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a design team on greenfield projects.
• Prepare and review design deliverables in compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide instrumentation and telecom inputs.

Skills

3D drafting software proficiency

Smart-Plant Instrumentation Database application experience

3D modelling experience

Cable tray layout development

MicroStation skills

Material take-offs preparation

Job description

Lead Instrument Designer

Location – Leatherhead (hybrid working)

Rate - £50p/hr – Outside IR35

Duration 8 months

Project – Abadi LNG

Start ASAP

This role involves leading a team of designers and preparing a wide range of Instrumentation and Telecommunication engineering deliverables, including block diagrams, instrument indexes, location layouts, hookups, installation drawings, cable schedules, cable routing layouts, material take-offs, bills of material, and layouts for control and rack rooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a design team on greenfield projects.
• Prepare and review design deliverables in compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (Electrical, Piping) to provide instrumentation and telecom inputs.
• Support the Lead Engineer in design deliverables development of specifications.
• Ensure adherence to company and project standards, procedures, and specifications.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in 3D drafting software packages.
• Experienced with Smart-Plant Instrumentation Database application.
• Hands‑on experience in 3D modelling and extracting drawings from 3D models.
• Skilled in developing cable tray layouts and location layouts using MicroStation.
• Familiarity with material take-offs and bills of material preparation.