Piping Engineer

Piping Engineer (Senior Level)

Location:

North West (Office & Site-Based)
Salary: up to £60k (DOE)

We’re supporting one of our key clients – an established and highly respected engineering specialist in piping design and process engineering across industrial, petrochemical, Nuclear and energy sectors.

This is a business we know exceptionally well and I am proud to support their growth. They have built a strong reputation not just for the quality of their engineering, but for the way they treat their people. It’s a stable, well‑run company with a consistent pipeline of work, offering engineers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a genuinely supportive environment.

• Low staff turnover – people join and stay
• A warm, friendly, and down‑to‑earth office culture
• Strong focus on developing and nurturing engineers at all levels
• Exposure to real engineering work, not just siloed tasks
• A business that values long‑term careers, not short‑term hires

This is a senior‑level position, ideally suited to someone who has been working as a Piping Design Engineer and is either looking to step up, or is already operating as a skilled Piping Engineer.

• Produce piping design and engineering documentation
• Carry out pipe stress analysis and mechanical calculations
• Develop 3D piping layouts using AutoCAD and Plant 3D
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, reports and specifications
• Interface with clients, contractors and internal teams
• Conduct site visits and system surveys
• Support delivery across a range of industrial and process projects

• Background in piping design / engineering
• Experience with in oil & gas, chemical or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of ASME, BS EN and ISO standards
• Experience with AutoCAD and Plant 3D
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

• Close‑knit, collaborative team
• Office‑based with site involvement
• Supportive leadership with a hands‑on approach
• Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, or move into a business where you can be valued, supported, and develop long‑term, this is a genuinely strong opportunity.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.