Senior Piping Designer

Position: Senior Piping Designer (Contract)
An established engineering organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-focused Piping Designer to support the delivery of water and infrastructure projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and coordination of pumping stations and associated pipework systems. The role places strong emphasis on constructability, operational access, and long-term maintainability.

Experience working in 3D design environments using Revit is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Develop 3D models and detailed general arrangement drawings using Revit.

Produce layouts for pumping stations, including wet and dry wells, concrete chambers, and associated pipework systems.

Model ductile iron and epoxy-coated carbon steel pipework, valves, and pipe support arrangements.

Integrate vendor-supplied equipment packages into coordinated plant layouts.

Design access platforms, stairs, handrails, and maintenance access solutions in line with relevant standards.

Participate in design reviews, including access, lifting, and maintenance assessments.

Coordinate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure clash-free and fully integrated models.

Maintain drawing documentation and ensure outputs meet internal and client quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required

HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).

Demonstrable experience as a Piping Designer within the water sector or comparable infrastructure environments.

Strong proficiency in Revit for piping and basic structural layout modelling.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks.

Experience designing pumping stations and associated pipe systems.

Understanding of plant layout principles, pipe supports, and equipment access requirements.

Experience incorporating vendor packages into coordinated designs.

Familiarity with relevant piping design codes and health & safety standards.

Ability to interpret P&IDs and equipment data sheets to develop practical layouts.

Strong communication and collaborative working skills