Senior Instrument Designer

NRL’s engineering client is looking to recruit a Senior Instrument Designer to be based in Macclesfield Cheshire. The Senior 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 Senior 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

• The Senior 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

• 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 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

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

• 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