Senior Marine Piping Designer

Expleo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Southampton seeks a Senior Marine Piping Designer to design and model piping systems for marine vessels. The role requires hands-on experience in shipyard environments and strong CAD skills. The ideal candidate will ensure integration with structural, HVAC, and electrical systems while complying with marine regulations. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Competitive company benefits

ExpleoAcademy training courses

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and piping design tools.
• Strong understanding of marine systems and shipbuilding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models of piping systems.
• Create and review piping layouts, isometric drawings, and bill of materials.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Understanding of marine systems

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Familiarity with classification society rules

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Marine Piping Designer every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements.

We are seeking a skilled Marine Piping Designer with hands-on experience in shipyard environments to join our engineering team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and modelling piping systems for marine vessels, ensuring seamless integration with other disciplines such as structural, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

3D Pipe Modelling & Routing:

Develop and maintain detailed 3D models of piping systems using CAD software (e.g., FORAN, NUPAS CADMATIC, AVEVA Marine, AutoCAD 3D, ShipConstructor, or similar).

Perform pipe routing based on design specifications, space constraints, and classification society requirements.

Design & Documentation:

Create and review piping layouts, isometric drawings, and bill of materials.

Ensure compliance with marine standards and regulations (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register).

Interdisciplinary Coordination:

Collaborate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure proper integration of piping systems.

Resolve clashes and interface issues using clash detection tools and interdisciplinary reviews.

Shipyard Support:

Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.

Conduct site visits for inspections, troubleshooting, and design validation.

Quality & Compliance:

Ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Engineering) or related field, or equivalent experience in the naval and /or commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance domain.

Essential skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and piping design tools.
• Strong understanding of marine systems and shipbuilding processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with classification society rules and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Desired skills

• Experience of working in multi-company and engineering discipline teams with an ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in a technical consulting environment, leading and/or supporting multiple engineering projects & customers.
• Solidworks

Experience

• Missing skills or experience? Let us be the judge! At Expleo we are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive