Mechanical & piping Engineer

Millbank Holdings Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham seeks a Mechanical & Piping Engineer with extensive experience in high-pressure systems. The role involves leading design projects for water treatment technologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards while offering competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in high-pressure industrial process equipment.
• Strong understanding of BS EN standards and PED regulations.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical and piping design for water treatment pilot plant skids.
• Create high-quality engineering deliverables, including P&IDs and 3D models.
• Perform calculations for piping systems including high-pressure piping.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

High-Pressure Piping Design

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Job description

Do you have previous experience with mechanical and piping design of high-pressure industrial process equipment, particularly systems operating up to 120 bar?

What CAD tools have you used for 2D and 3D design, and do you hold any certifications such as Autodesk Certified Professional or Certified SolidWorks Professional?

Have you previously worked on projects that required compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) or Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR)?

If your answer is yes to the above, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity

Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical & Piping Engineer to join our clients team in West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the innovative design and development of small to medium-scale reverse osmosis water treatment pilot plant skids. The successful candidate will lead mechanical and piping design from concept through to fabrication, supporting project delivery within time and budget constraints.

Remuneration and benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, opportunity to work on cutting-edge water treatment technologies, acollaborative and technically stimulating environment, Professional development and career progression.

Your duties andresponsibilities will be

• Lead the mechanical and piping design for water treatment pilot plant skids, ensuring delivery from concept to fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering support to the wider design team and make independent design decisions within defined scopes.
• Create high-quality engineering deliverables, including mechanical components, piping layouts, skid frameworks, P&IDs, manufacturing drawings, and 3D models.
• Manage and participate in internal and external design reviews.
• Perform calculations for piping systems and mechanical components, including high-pressure piping up to 120 bar.
• Design skid frames, mechanical supports, and ensure design for manufacture, assembly, and maintenance.
• Develop and enforce CAD standards and procedures; enhance team capabilities in producing technical drawings.
• Participate in HAZOP studies in multi-disciplinary teams.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in designing high-pressure industrial process equipment (utilities, pharma, oil & gas).
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, Plant3D); preferably with Autodesk or SolidWorks certification.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and general engineering standards/specifications.
• Experience with BS EN standards and working knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations (PESR).
• Solid grasp of pump technologies and development of pump specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Attention to detail and a “right-first-time” approach.

It's great if you also have the following

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in a Senior/Lead/Principal Engineer role.
• Experience in regulated industries, particularly in design for manufacture and assembly.
• Familiarity with ASME standards.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers career progression, allowing you to continuously expand your skillset and become part of a collaborative team of Mechanical specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, so apply today!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.