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Senior Instrument Designer

Macclesfield
1 week ago
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Senior Instrument Designer 10299/1253

Permanent role

Macclesfield based

Salary circa £45000 - £65000 negotiable

Excellent benefits package

Role Overview

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 (at least 5 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 CAD LT

  • Microsoft suite of programs

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