Piping Engineer

Piping Engineer

Sector:
Nuclear New Build / Piping Infrastructure & Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Bristol, England (Office-Based with Site Interface)

Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

We are partnering with a premier Tier 1 technical services and engineering consultancy to recruit a Piping Engineer focused on construction delivery. Operating within an integrated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC framework for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project, this role is responsible for generating, reviewing, and delivering discipline‑specific Construction Work Packages. This position bridges the gap between engineering design and site installation, offering a detail‑oriented Piping Engineer or experienced site supervisor the opportunity to own complex technical documentation and ensure field crews have precise instructions for “Right First Time” delivery on a landmark energy infrastructure project.

• Work Pack Delivery:
  Take ultimate accountability for compiling and delivering high‑quality Mechanical & Piping Construction Work Packages, ensuring all technical instructions are robust and clear.
• Information Configuration:
  Meticulously record and track all engineering modifications, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Field Change Requests (FCRs) within the project's configuration management data systems.
• Schedule Contribution:
  Collaborate with project controls and planning teams to contribute discipline‑specific logic and sequencing to the master construction schedule.
• Scope Definition:
  Establish and define precise boundaries for specific mechanical work packages, minimizing interface conflicts between site contractors.
• Technical Liaison:
  Liaise routinely with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and client engineering counterparts to resolve complex technical constraints.
• Compliance Assurance:
  Review and verify that all authored engineering documentation complies fully with the latest site works information, construction regulations, and quality standards.
• Document Control:
  Manage lifecycle updates for all assigned work packages, ensuring they are kept up‑to‑date and periodically reviewed against ongoing design modifications.

• Technical Background:
  Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent vocational training alongside robust practical experience in the installation of heavy industrial piping systems.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  A proven track record operating within a highly regulated sector;
  Nuclear Energy sector experience is strongly preferred, but heavy industrial sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, or marine engineering will be considered.
• Engineering Level: Demonstrated experience operating and delivering at an Engineer or Senior Engineer level on major multi‑million‑pound construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Software
  
  Competency:
  
  Advanced proficiency in navigating and reviewing complex 3D plant models using Navisworks, alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Vetting & Site Cards:
  Must be able to achieve standard baseline security clearance (BPSS or higher) and hold a valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or recognised equivalent industrial safety card).

• Salary:
  Highly competitive base salary aligned with premium industry standards.
• Healthcare:
  Comprehensive private medical cover and digital GP service access.
• Family Benefits:
  Enhanced parental leave structures and corporate family support programmes.
• Professional Development:
  Financial reimbursement and corporate backing towards relevant professional engineering memberships and continued professional development (CPD).
• Culture: A collaborative, supportive environment with dedicated mental health initiatives, matched-funding schemes, and paid volunteering time.