Piping Engineer

Are you an experienced Piping Engineer with a background in industrial plant or high-hazard environments?

Do you have a solid grasp of pipe stress analysis and safety-critical design work?

Interested in applying your expertise to a nationally significant defence infrastructure programme?

The Opportunity

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Piping Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting nuclear infrastructure across two major UK defence sites. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to contribute to high-impact safety and design work in a regulated environment.
We would also welcome applications from these industries: oil & gas, marine engineering, defence, energy, and heavy industrial manufacturing.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles: Mechanical Engineer, Pipe Stress Analyst, Nuclear Engineer, Safety Case Engineer, Design Engineer, Structural Engineer, Systems Engineer, Project Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or Technical Assessor.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Develop and maintain engineering design substantiation documents for nuclear infrastructure systems.
• Lead and assess design changes and concessions, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Present technical justifications to internal safety committees and stakeholders.
• Produce and review Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules and procedures.
• Provide expert engineering advice across multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in piping engineering within industrial or high-risk environments.
• Strong understanding of British and European design standards and practices.
• Skilled in pipe stress analysis and hazard-resistant design assessment.
• Capable of producing robust technical documentation to support design modifications.
• Minimum HNC in a relevant discipline; Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience.

Get in touch now

If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Chris Hill.