Principal Piping Engineer

VINCI; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Maternity Pay 18 weeks

Holiday entitlement 25+ days

Life Assurance

Education & Personal Development

Job summary

NUVIA UK, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, invites applications for a Principal Piping Engineer in Glasgow. The role sits in a multidisciplinary team within the Approval Authority and focuses on substantiation documents, design changes, and safety cases for high-hazard environments.

The ideal candidate has strong piping expertise, familiarity with UK/EU standards, and experience in safety-critical projects. Hybrid work pattern and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced Piping Engineer with knowledge of industrial plant and machinery.
• Understanding of current design standards incl. British & European standards.
• Experience across concept, detailed design and construction stages in industrial/maritime projects.

Responsibilities

• Authoring, development and management of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Authoring and assessment of design changes/concessions.
• Presentation of substantiations to Due Process safety committees.

Skills

Piping engineering

Industrial plant knowledge

Pipe stress analysis

Technical justification

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC or equivalent

Incorporated Engineer status

Nuclear introductory course (within 6 months)

Job description

• Job Title: Principal Piping Engineer
• Location: Glasgow
• Work Pattern: Hybrid
• Salary/Rate Banding: up to £68,000 (DOE) Contractors also welcome to apply

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Overview:

The Piping Engineer will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the Approval Authority, the primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes.

Tasks:

• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of the suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documents.
• Authoring, development, assessment, maintenance and management of design changes/concessions
• Presentation of Design substantiations, to ‘Due Process’ nuclear safety committees
• Production and development of Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) Schedule, operating procedures and results to satisfy design requirements and safety case through life
• Producing/assessing Periodic Review of Safety reports
• Providing advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders
• Production of Independent Technical Assessment (ITA)/Independent Peer Review (IPR) Scopes of work
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology
• Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment
• Producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry
• Review technical reports and other safety case submissions from external contractors
• Check and review calculations and technical documents written by other members of staff

Position Requirements:

Essential:

• Experienced Piping Engineer with previous knowledge of industrial plant and machinery
• Knowledge of current design standards and working practices including British & European Standards.
• Theoretical and practical skill and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages across a range of electrical engineering projects (ideally including industrial and/or maritime).
• Experience in the design assessment of plant and equipment to withstand hazards
• Experience in pipe stress analysis
• Experience of authoring and producing robust technical justification and supporting documentation to allow for relevant design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
• Experience working on multi-discipline projects providing engineering input (ideally within industrial and/or maritime)

Desirable:

• Ideal candidates would already have experience within a similar high-risk environment
• Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g., HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Experience of working in the UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems and components.
• Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice, and application of relevant nuclear-specific codes and standards.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• For non-nuclear background candidates, a Nuclear introductory course would be required to be undertaken within 6 months of joining
• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• *After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is an performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.