Senior Mechanical Piping & Plant 3D Designer

Actemium Uk; Healey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share scheme

EV car scheme

Health Shield

Pension

Bonus

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid work

Job summary

Actemium Design, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking Mechanical Piping / Plant 3D Designers and Engineers to join our UK design offices in Chorley. You will work on piping layout, plant 3D modelling, and coordinated engineering solutions across regulated industries, including nuclear, process, and heavy sectors.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, a competitive package with bonus and benefits, and opportunities for mentoring and career progression within a leading engineering group.

Qualifications

• Degree or proven equivalent in mechanical engineering or piping design.
• Experience delivering piping and plant layout designs in regulated sectors.
• Proficient with 3D Plant Design CAD tools (AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Aveva E3D, PDMS).
• Solid knowledge of piping systems, pressure equipment, and best practices.
• Awareness of UK/international piping standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid UK driving licence or willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality piping and plant layout designs, including 3D models, detailed drawings, technical calculations, and design documentation.
• Utilise 3D Plant Design software (such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, or PDMS/E3D) to create accurate, coordinated plant and piping arrangements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, EC&I, structural, and project management) to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with all relevant mechanical and piping standards, codes, and statutory regulations.
• Undertake and review pipe stress analysis, equipment interface checks, and constructability assessments.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and risk assessments to develop safe, practical piping layouts and plant designs.
• Take part in site and plant surveys, liaise with suppliers and clients, and provide technical support through all project stages.
• Mentor and share expertise with junior designers and engineers, and help foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

3D Plant Design

CAD Modelling

Piping Systems

UK Standards

Communication

Attention to detail

Driving Licence

Education

Mechanical engineering or piping design degree/HNC/HND

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Inventor

Aveva E3D

PDMS

Job description

Actemium Design, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking Mechanical Piping / Plant 3D Designers and Engineers to join our UK design offices in Chorley. You will work on piping layout, plant 3D modelling, and coordinated engineering solutions across regulated industries, including nuclear, process, and heavy sectors.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, a competitive package with bonus and benefits, and opportunities for mentoring and career progression within a leading engineering group.