Mechanical & Piping Designer

Bilfinger; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Mechanical & Piping Designer to deliver mechanical and piping design for UK-based nuclear projects. You will create 3D CAD models of pipework, vessels and equipment, ensuring quality and compliance with UK standards.

You will report to engineering managers and work within a multi-discipline team, coordinating BIM and 3D model ownership while identifying design changes and maintaining project timelines.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND).
• Experience as Designer on multi-discipline projects.
• EngTech with IMechE or equivalent institute (preferred).
• Experience with engineering standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles and BIM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the department mechanical & piping engineering managers.
• Mechanical and piping design for a UK-based nuclear project.
• 3D CAD modelling and drafting of pipework, vessels and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure design deliverables meet quality and are checked prior to review.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations and standards.
• Complete mechanical and piping design within scope, time and budget constraints.
• Identify changes to scope or design and provide input into change events and estimates.
• Ensure constructability, installation and transport issues are communicated.
• Coordinate ownership of the federated 3D Model.

Skills

Engineering principles

Piping design

3D modelling

BIM

Quality mindset

Education

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

EngTech with IMechE (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Plant3D

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.

As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

The Role

You will:

• Report to the department mechanical & piping engineering manager and project engineering manager.
• Be responsible for mechanical and piping design for a UK based project working within the nuclear industry
• Be responsible for 3D CAD modelling and drafting of pipework, vessels and mechanical equipment for capturing the as-build plant layout
• Be responsible for the quality of engineered design solutions, ensuring the checking of design deliverables is completed prior to issue for internal review.
• Ensure designs are compliant with UK regulations and the appropriate standards and specifications.
• Be responsible for completing the mechanical and piping design within the defined scope and within project time / budget constraints
• Be responsible for identifying change to scope or design.
• Provide input into change events, early warnings notifications and estimates.
• Ensure constructability, installation and transportation issues within scope are communicated.
• Coordinate ownership of the project federated 3D Model.

Your profile

If you have the following profile, then we are looking forward to meeting you:

• Hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (HNC or HND).
• Demonstrable experience as Designer, in multi-discipline engineering projects
• EngTech with IMechE or equivalent institute (preferred).
• Have demonstrable experience working to engineering standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering and implementing these in design projects.
• Be proficient with use of AutoCAD, Autodesk Plant3D, Navisworks and MS Office software.
• Understanding and appreciation of other discipline responsibilities (Civil, Structural, EC&I and Process).
• Experience with survey of client’s sites, to ascertain project restraints and identify key dimensional information (preferred).
• Able to demonstrate good knowledge and experience with the production of, and/or having input into development of, 3D models, general arrangement drawings, layout drawings, piping isometrics, pipe supports details, pipe support schedules, material take-offs, design risk assessment.
• Experience with the application of piping and vessel design codes to ASME and BS EN standards.
• Experience working to the requirements of the Construction Design Management regulations.
• You are only satisfied after your design is accepted by the client.
• Excellent time management skills, planning and organising your own activities before you begin tasks.
• You appreciate the dependencies of the engineering activities within single and multi-discipline scopes.
• You have a ‘one time right’ mentality.
• You have experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) (preferred).
• Able to meet UK security clearance requirements.

For additional information please contact Leo Andrew Carvel Taylor by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.