Principal Piping Engineer

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking an experienced Principal Piping Engineer on a contract basis to lead piping design for oil & gas and petrochemical projects. The role covers technical leadership, discipline guidance, and support to engineering teams across project phases.

We require strong PDMS/AVEVA E3D proficiency, client standards knowledge, and a proven track record in material specification and PED file reviews. Chartered status is desirable; mentoring and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Principal/Senior Piping Engineer in the oil & gas and petrochemical industry.
• Experience in piping design, engineering, and material specification.
• Knowledge of client standards relating to pipework design and procurement.
• Experience reviewing PED technical files.
• Proficiency in PDMS and/or AVEVA E3D modelling.
• Experience evaluating piping materials, fittings, valves, and vendor documentation.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and mentor junior personnel.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Chartered Engineer status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute piping engineering scopes of work in accordance with project requirements.
• Support and supervise delegated engineering tasks within the piping team.
• Provide piping discipline expertise and technical guidance to the wider business.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers as delegated.
• Manage and supervise direct reports where applicable.
• Adhere to discipline-specific procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical competence and pursue CPD.
• Provide piping engineering support throughout all project phases.
• Check and approve piping design and engineering documentation.
• Review and approve PED technical files.
• Apply client standards for pipework design and procurement.
• Select appropriate piping materials for specific service applications.
• Prepare and review specifications for piping materials, valves, fittings, and flanges.
• Complete technical evaluations of piping materials, fittings, and associated equipment.
• Review vendor documentation and certification.
• Review PDMS/E3D models for piping design, plant layout, and constructability.
• Carry out model reviews for clash detection and resolution.
• Review dimensional control survey data to support clash checking and installation.

Skills

Piping design

PDMS/E3D modelling

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PDMS

AVEVA E3D

Job description

Altrad are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Piping Engineer to join the team on a contract basis for approximately 6-9 months. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the oil & gas and petrochemical industry and will play a key role in delivering engineering excellence through technical leadership, discipline expertise, and support to engineering teams.

Key Deliverables

• Execute assigned piping engineering scopes of work in accordance with project requirements.
• Support and supervise delegated engineering tasks within the piping team.
• Provide piping discipline expertise and technical guidance to the wider business.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers as delegated.
• Manage and supervise direct reports where applicable.
• Adhere to discipline-specific procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical competence in accordance with industry standards and pursue continuous professional development.
• Provide piping engineering support throughout all project phases.
• Check and approve piping design and engineering documentation.
• Review and approve Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) technical files.
• Apply client standards for pipework design and procurement.
• Select appropriate piping materials for specific service applications.
• Prepare and review specifications for piping materials, manual valves, pipe fittings, and flanges.
• Complete technical evaluations of piping materials, fittings, and associated equipment.
• Review and approve vendor documentation and certification.
• Review PDMS/E3D models for piping design, plant layout, and constructability.
• Carry out model reviews for clash detection and resolution.
• Review dimensional control survey data to support clash checking and installation activities.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Principal or Senior Piping Engineer within the oil & gas and petrochemical industry.
• Demonstrable experience in piping design, engineering, and material specification.
• Strong knowledge of client standards relating to pipework design and procurement.
• Experience reviewing and approving PED technical files.
• Proficient in the review of PDMS and/or AVEVA E3D models.
• Experience conducting technical evaluations of piping materials, fittings, valves, and vendor documentation.
• Strong understanding of piping material selection for a range of process applications.
• Experience leading engineering teams, supervising engineers, and mentoring junior personnel.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.