Piping Designer

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Piping Designer to join a growing engineering team delivering major water infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and coordination of pumping stations, wet wells, pump chambers and associated pipework systems. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and detailed General Arrangement (GA) drawings using Revit.
• Develop layouts for wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, ductile iron and epoxy-coated carbon steel pipework, valves and pipe support systems.
• Coordinate and integrate vendor equipment packages into project designs.
• Model access platforms, stairs, handrails and maintenance accessways in accordance with client and industry standards.
• Support and contribute to design reviews, including Access, Lifting and Maintenance (ALM) reviews.
• Collaborate closely with civil, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines to ensure coordinated, clash-free designs.
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure all documentation meets company and client quality standards.

Requirements

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as a Piping Designer within the water industry.
• Strong proficiency in Revit for piping and basic structural layout design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• Experience designing:
• Wet and dry well pumping stations.
• Ductile iron and epoxy-coated carbon steel pipework systems.
• Good understanding of:
• Pipe support systems.
• Equipment access requirements.
• Plant layout principles.
• Experience integrating vendor equipment packages into plant layouts.
• Familiarity with relevant piping design standards, codes and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret and develop layouts from P&IDs and equipment data sheets.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Piping Designer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.