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Senior Instrument Designer (Pharmaceutical Projects)

Macclesfield
3 weeks ago
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Senior Instrument Designer (Pharmaceutical Projects)
Location: Cheshire
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Pharmaceutical | Multidisciplinary Engineering
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Company
We’re one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of experience delivering value-added engineering solutions across Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.
We support forward-thinking clients with the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects—and we’re growing fast.
About the Role
We’re currently seeking an experienced Senior Instrument Designer to join our growing Macclesfield-based project team. This is a key role providing Electrical & Instrumentation Design and Consulting Services across a diverse range of pharmaceutical sector projects.
You'll work with autonomy and purpose, playing a crucial part in delivering high-quality, compliant designs. If you’re someone who thrives in multi-discipline environments and enjoys solving technical challenges—this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Working On
You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and the Design Team to ensure the successful execution of pharmaceutical projects. Current projects include:
Extensive flow and pressure monitoring system design
Upgrades to effluent plants (PLC control)
Migration of process plants to DCS systems
Your Responsibilities

  • Assess client requirements and review technical needs
  • Estimate resources for design activities
  • Produce concept through detailed designs (typically RIBA Stages 2–4)
  • Deliver designs to time, quality, and budget targets
  • Produce high-quality documentation per project standards
  • Collaborate across Mechanical, HVAC, Process and Civil disciplines
  • Liaise with subcontractors, equipment vendors and stakeholders
  • Provide key 2D deliverables including: General arrangements and layouts, Cable block diagrams, Instrument loop diagrams, Honeywell BMS interface diagrams
    What You’ll Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant Instrumentation design role
  • HNC, Degree or equivalent in an engineering-related subject
  • Familiarity with E&I design best practices and pharmaceutical project environments
  • Working knowledge of ATEX Hazardous Area and Intrinsic Safety
  • Experience across full project lifecycle, from concept through construction
  • Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
  • Ability to work independently and liaise confidently with clients
  • Team-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable conducting site surveys and field coordination
  • Experience or knowledge in, Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511) – desirable or Compex 12 Qualification – desirable
    What’s in It for You?
    · 25 days holiday (full time employees)
    · Opportunity to purchase an additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
    · 5% employee and employer pension contributions
    · Annual reviews with our pension consultant
    · Group life insurance (3 x salary for members of the company pension scheme or 1 x salary for non-pension members)
    · Private Medical Insurance (once successfully completed probation).
    · Employee Assistance Programme
    · Annual eye test
    · Annual Flu voucher
    · Company sick pay
    · Enhanced Paternity, Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

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