Senior Designer
Posted 1 day ago by Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: An established engineering and infrastructure delivery organization is looking for a Senior EC&I Designer to contribute to complex industrial and energy-sector projects in the UK. This contract role is outside IR35 and requires a designer with extensive experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design. The position involves producing high-quality technical deliverables and mentoring junior team members while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce safe, practical and cost-effective EC&I design solutions in line with project and company procedures
- Develop design deliverables including: Loop diagrams, Block cable diagrams, Schematic diagrams, 3D models
- Prepare associated documentation such as: Bills of materials, Cable schedules, Design packs, Material requisitions
- Support proposal and project activities as assigned by the Lead or Chief Engineer
- Mentor and support less experienced designers
- Review and check drawings in accordance with internal quality procedures
- Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders
- Ensure designs are developed with safety, operability and risk management at the forefront
- Promote safe working practices and ensure personnel are appropriately briefed and supported
Key Skills:
- ONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar EC&I / industrial design environment
- Strong understanding of design working practices and installation requirements across industrial sectors
- Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modelling tools
- Experience with AVEVA PDMS is highly desirable
- Knowledge of UK engineering legislation, standards and regulations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
An established engineering and infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support the delivery of complex industrial and energy-sector projects across the UK. This is a contract role and can be outside ir35. Suited to a motivated designer with strong experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design, capable of producing high-quality technical deliverables while supporting junior team members and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce safe, practical and cost-effective EC&I design solutions in line with project and company procedures
- Develop design deliverables including: Loop diagrams Block cable diagrams Schematic diagrams 3D models
- Prepare associated documentation such as: Bills of materials Cable schedules Design packs Material requisitions
- Support proposal and project activities as assigned by the Lead or Chief Engineer
- Mentor and support less experienced designers
- Review and check drawings in accordance with internal quality procedures
- Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders
- Ensure designs are developed with safety, operability and risk management at the forefront
- Promote safe working practices and ensure personnel are appropriately briefed and supported
Requirements
- ONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar EC&I / industrial design environment
- Strong understanding of design working practices and installation requirements across industrial sectors
- Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modelling tools
- Experience with AVEVA PDMS is highly desirable
- Knowledge of UK engineering legislation, standards and regulations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.