Senior E&I Designer

NRL; Fawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer for a 12-month contract based in Fawley. The role is site-based, requiring strong brownfield oil and gas experience and the ability to develop and check detailed design drawings on-site within a large industrial environment.

You will maintain project files, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, produce layouts and drawings, and generate MTOs with self-checking. Familiarity with utilities and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years drafting experience.
• Strong 2D design skills with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with electrical and control/instrumentation installations in hazardous areas.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce accurate outputs.
• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical and/or Instrumentation Design/Drafting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• On-site brownfield oil and gas project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project files and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions.
• Produce conceptual layouts, surveys, and detailed design drawings.
• Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and conduct self-checking of all outputs.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and company standards.
• Comply with health, safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Follow internal management systems and project procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Skills

2D design AutoCAD/MicroStation

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Interpret technical drawings

E&I installations hazardous areas

Communication & teamwork

Detail drawings from base data

On-site fabrication support

Electrical & Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Electrical and/or Instrumentation Design/Drafting

Tools

PDS

PDMS

AutoPlant

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Job description

Job Title

Senior E&I DesignerSummary

Location and Working Pattern

Fawley – site-based position.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading organisation within the energy sector, delivering complex projects across electrical and instrumentation systems.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer for a 12-month contract based in Fawley. This role is ideal for professionals with strong brownfield oil and gas experience who can work confidently on-site within a large-scale industrial environment. You’ll play a key role in developing and checking detailed design drawings using industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project files and documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions
• Produce conceptual layouts, surveys, and detailed design drawings
• Prepare Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and conduct self-checking of all outputs
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and company standards
• Comply with all health, safety, and quality assurance requirements
• Follow internal management systems and project procedures
• Support compliance with applicable standards and regulations

Must-have Requirements

• Strong 2D design skills using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce accurate outputs
• Knowledge of electrical and control/instrumentation installations in hazardous areas
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Strong ability to convert base design data into detailed drawings
• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical and/or Instrumentation Design/Drafting
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant drafting experience

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with 3D modelling systems (such as PDS, PDMS, AutoPlant)
• Knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation
• Exposure to site surveys, construction support, or commissioning
• Trade experience advantageous
• Ability to perform instrument hook-ups