RoleOverview

We are currently seeking 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.

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

Role Detail Description:

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 (TypicallyRIBA2-4)
  • 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
    • Honey well BMS Interface Diagrams

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience (atleast5 years) 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 CADLT
• Microsoft suite of programs