Mechanical Design Engineer

Job title:

Mechanical Design Engineer - Pipework

Location:

Birmingham OR Hereford (Hybrid / Agile Working)

Salary: £45,000 + Company Car + Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business delivering critical pipework systems across fire protection and industrial water applications. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle from tender and concept design through to detailed design. The business offers a collaborative environment, strong technical leadership, and flexibility through an agile working model. Candidates from adjacent sectors such as fire protection, water/wastewater, industrial process, HVAC, or building services are actively encouraged to apply.

• £45,000 salary + company car or car allowance
• Hybrid / agile working model
• Strong pipeline of technically interesting projects
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, team-oriented engineering environment

As a Pipework Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing practical, compliant, and cost-effective pipework designs that can be efficiently manufactured and installed. You will work closely with commercial, project delivery, and site teams to ensure designs are both technically robust and deliverable.

• Produce detailed pipework designs, layouts, and technical drawings
• Support projects from tender stage through to detailed design and DfM
• Interpret client requirements, site data, and P&IDs to develop workable solutions
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure successful delivery
• Provide technical input into tenders, proposals, and cost-effective design solutions
• Conduct design reviews and ensure designs are fit for purpose and manufacturable
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations where applicable

• Experience in pipework or mechanical design within a relevant industry (e.g. fire protection, water, HVAC, process)
• Strong CAD capability (Autodesk, Auto Cad LT, Inventor)
• Understanding of designing systems for installation and manufacture
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders including commercial and delivery teams
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

• Knowledge of standards such as LPCB, BS EN 12845, NFPA, or ACOP L8
• Experience with sprinkler systems, cooling water systems, or industrial pipework
• Exposure to full project lifecycle (tender through to installation)
• NVQ Level 3 or higher