Lead Piping & Layout Engineer

Xodus; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to provide expertise in piping and plant design for energy projects. This role involves supporting studies from concept to detailed design, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing project risks. You will work in a flexible environment, collaborating with diverse teams to drive sustainable change in the energy sector. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of growth and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection

Life Insurance

Social events and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in onshore & offshore piping design with a focus on constructability.
• Strong background in engineering studies from Concept Stage to FEED.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for studies in Oil & Gas, CCUS, and Hydrogen sectors.
• Represent and promote the company at client and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Piping and Plant Design

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Education

Chartered Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent)

Tools

PDMS

Navisworks

E3D

Job description

Xodus Group is an international energy consultancy, founded on providing an integrated approach to meet global energy requirements.

Xodus supports clients with concept & front-end engineering studies including FEED in electrification, CCUS, hydrogen, renewables, and conventional oil and gas over the entire project life cycle.

Promoting the Energy Transition across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Xodus drives sustainable change in the energy industry. We aim to strengthen our discipline engineering capability.

Purpose of the Role

• Provide engineering expertise and assurance to our engineering studies within the EMEA region covering Oil & Gas, CCUS, Hydrogen sectors.
• Provide advice into our business development, proposals.
• Represent and promote Xodus at client and stakeholder meetings as required.

Requirements

Do you have some of the following?

• Demonstrable experience in both onshore & offshore piping and plant design including equipment placement / separation, design for constructability, operability and maintainability, pipe supports and underground services interfaces.
• Strong background in supporting studies from Concept Stage up to and beyond FEED including detailed design.
• Experience with software tools in design development and checking (PDMS, Navisworks, E3D).
• Experience of working in multi-discipline project teams and understanding of discipline interfaces & project risks.
• First class communication, report writing & presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to summarize key parameters and drivers succinctly.

Qualifications, Skills & Behaviours

• Chartered Engineer (Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent).
• Lead piping & plant layout design, with experience within energy industry including brownfield modifications, greenfield modules and FPSOs.
• Sound knowledge of piping associated interfaces with mechanical equipment, metering, packages.
• Supervise, check & approve piping discipline design, procurement deliverables such as isometrics, specifications, datasheets, MTOs, piping stress requirements for a wide variety of energy studies.
• Facilitate 3D model workshops, design reviews and constructability reviews.
• Experienced in scoping & completing offshore / onshore site surveys.
• Experienced in understanding onsite construction activities & developing implementation strategy.
• Experienced in selecting suitable construction materials for process & utility piping & valves.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, project specifications and International Codes such as ASME B31.3 or equivalent.
• Experience in CCUS or Hydrogen projects would be beneficial.
• Manage piping discipline resources, budgets and maintain delivery quality.

Benefits

Why you should join us:

• We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.
• We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
• It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.
• We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.
• We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• We ensure there is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar. From the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea, we celebrate everyone's version of fun.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.

Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Further Information

Please contact [e-mail] for further information on this opportunity.

To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role. The closing date for this role is 25th April 2025.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Business Consulting and Services