Piping Designer (Water treatment and Utilities)

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Piping Designer for water industry projects in Manchester. The role involves producing 3D models using Revit, designing layouts, and ensuring accurate documentation compliance. Candidates should have an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and strong Revit skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with a mix of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Piping Designer in the water industry.
• Experience designing ductile iron/epoxy coated carbon steel systems.
• Clear communicator and confident working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality 3D models and general arrangement drawings using Revit.
• Designing layouts for pumping stations and pipework systems.
• Managing drawing registers and ensuring compliance with documentation standards.

Skills

Strong Revit skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of industry codes and safety

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 (GA) 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.