Layout & Piping Engineer

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Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we are driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we are aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.

We are seeking a Layout & Piping Engineer to join our team in Sizewell to perform layout and piping studies for Framatome Ltd projects and ensure on‑time and on‑cost delivery. The role supports the company’s growth and strengthens the technical skills in the layout and piping field.

• In close co‑ordination with the Lead Engineer on site, perform layout and piping studies, including site surveys, analysis of input data, clarification requests, identification of interfaces, and link with other disciplines.
• Ensure the resolution of open points within the team and participate in the resolution of cross‑functional technical issues with multidisciplinary stakeholders, internal or external including the Client.
• Produce site surveys, isometrics drawings, supports drawings, layout drawings, and GA drawings.
• Support on‑site installation activities.
• Support the Layout and Piping Discipline Manager for bids: analyse the contract requirements regarding layout and piping, identify the appropriate resources, and plan the work. When needed, prepare work packages to be subcontracted and participate in kick‑off meetings with subcontractors.
• Present and share progress with the Layout and Piping team.
• Contribute to the development of the layout and piping skills within the Engineering function, especially through training and mentoring of newcomers.

• Site surveys
• 3D model
• Isometrics drawings
• Supports drawings
• Layout drawings
• General arrangement drawings

• Contributions, suggestions, lessons learnt, and experience feedback from projects.
• Participation in continuous improvement actions.

• Engineer with several years of experience in layout and piping.
• Software and tools:
  Microsoft Word/Excel, Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, E3D/PDMS.
• Key competencies: interpersonal and communication skills, proactive, influencing skills, ability to work in a team as well as independently, ability to multi‑task, logical thinking, results focused, and the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of standards such as BS EN 13445 (Unfired Pressure Vessels), BS EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping), ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B31.1/3/4.

• Experience in layout and piping in industry, ideally in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to communicate easily with other disciplines and help solve multi‑disciplinary problems.

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (maximum 30 days) + bank holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan
  - Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income protection.
• Professional body membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel - learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.