Piping Designer (Water treatment and Utilities)

Scantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Piping Designer to support water infrastructure projects. You will work in a hybrid model, combining office and remote work, creating detailed 3D models and layouts. The ideal candidate has a strong background in piping design, solid Revit skills, and familiarity with industry standards. Competitive contract terms available.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Piping Designer in the water industry or similar sectors.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, vendor data, and equipment layouts.
• Understanding of pipe supports, plant layout, and operational access.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality 3D models using Revit.
• Designing layouts for pumping stations and ductile iron pipework.
• Collaborating across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Skills

Strong Revit skills

Designing ductile iron/epoxy-coated carbon steel systems

Clear communicator

Collaboration in team environment

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Piping Designer (Water treatment and Utilities)

Piping Designer – Water Industry (Revit)

Manchester - (Hybrid)

Contract - Outside of scope of IR35

Duration - minimum 6 months

We’re looking for an experienced Piping Designer to support the design and coordination of complex water infrastructure projects. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team and reporting to the Principal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering robust, constructible, and maintainable piping layouts using Revit in a 3D design environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in critical water industry projects, with a mix of office-based (Manchester) and remote.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Producing high-quality 3D models and general arrangement drawings (GAs) using Revit.
• Designing layouts for wet and dry well pumping stations, concrete pump chambers, and ductile iron/epoxy-coated carbon steel pipework.
• Integrating vendor packages into plant layouts and ensuring seamless design coordination.
• Modelling access platforms, stairs, and handrails to meet client and industry standards.
• Participating in Access, Lifting, and Maintenance (ALM) reviews.
• Collaborating across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to ensure fully coordinated, clash-free models.
• Managing drawing registers and ensuring compliance with documentation standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven background as a Piping Designer in the water industry or similar sectors
• Strong Revit skills (piping and basic structural layout)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks
• Experience designing ductile iron/epoxy-coated carbon steel systems
• Familiarity with P&IDs, vendor data, and equipment layouts
• Understanding of pipe supports, plant layout, and operational access
• Knowledge of industry codes, health & safety, and best practices
• Clear communicator and confident working in a collaborative team environment

Additional Info:

• Hybrid working – split between home and Manchester office
• Workers may need to obtain a valid CSCS card if required on site

Ready to get started? If you’re a detail-driven Piping Designer with the right technical expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for more info.