Senior Piping Engineer

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Immingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to provide hands-on engineering expertise in piping design across various project phases. Responsibilities include supporting deliverables, performing stress analysis using AutoPIPE, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong experience in piping engineering. The role involves site travel and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in piping engineering within chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, or oil & gas.
• Proven track record of producing and checking piping deliverables.
• Practical experience with piping stress analysis using AutoPIPE or CAESAR II.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and check core piping engineering deliverables.
• Develop and review piping layouts and isometrics.
• Define stress critical lines and perform piping stress analysis.

Skills

Piping engineering

Stress analysis

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Job description

EFAB Resourcing are recruiting for a Senior Piping Engineer who can provide strong, hands‑on piping engineering across studies, FEED and detailed design. Take ownership of work packs, support the Lead Mechanical and Piping Engineer, ensure that piping designs are safe, buildable and compliant with EFAB procedures, client specifications and relevant codes. Support and mentor more junior engineers and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and check core piping engineering deliverables (line lists, valve lists, tie‑in schedules, pipe sizing and thickness calculations, specifications, data sheets and design notes).
• Develop and review piping layouts, GAs and isometrics, working closely with piping designers and the 3D model coordinator.
• Define stress critical lines and undertake piping stress analysis using AutoPIPE, including support load extraction and coordination with civil / structural on support design.
• Support development of materials and fabrication specs (pipe, fittings, valves, gaskets, supports, insulation, painting / coating) in line with service conditions and client standards.
• Participate in model reviews, design reviews and HAZOPs; record and close out actions relating to the piping discipline.
• Contribute to site surveys (including laser scan reviews), constructability reviews and resolution of site technical queries.
• Interface with suppliers (RFQs, technical clarifications) and provide piping input to technical bid evaluations when required.
• Work to agreed scopes, CTRs and schedules, highlighting changes and risks. Standards, Safety & Quality.
• Apply relevant piping and pressure system codes (typically ASME B31.3, B31.8 / EN 13480, and others as applicable) and client specifications under the guidance of the Lead / Principal.
• Be aware of PED / UKCA, PSSR and ATEX / UKEX obligations and design accordingly, following EFAB procedures and project quality plans.
• Embed safe‑by‑design and constructability principles (access, lifting, maintenance, isolation and draining) into piping layouts and details.

Tools & Systems

• Stress analysis: AutoPIPE (preferred), with experience of CAESAR II for review / legacy models.
• CAD / 3D: AutoCAD and Plant 3D / Navisworks (or equivalent), including working in 3D model reviews and with point clouds where available.
• Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in piping engineering within one or more of: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy or Oil & Gas projects (brownfield and / or greenfield).
• Proven track record producing and checking core piping deliverables (line lists, isos, layouts, specs and calculations).
• Practical experience of piping stress analysis using AutoPIPE and / or CAESAR II (ideally both).
• Good understanding of materials, corrosion considerations, welding and typical NDE associated with piping systems.
• Experience working with multi‑discipline design teams and supporting construction / commissioning.

Desirable

• Working towards, or already achieved, Incorporated or Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (e.g. IMechE).
• Experience in pharmaceutical / biotech hygienic design or other high‑integrity process piping.
• Familiarity with laser scan workflows and 3D model administration.

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong technical judgement with a practical, site‑aware mindset.
• Clear communicator (verbal and written) with the confidence to raise issues early.
• Well organised, able to manage own workload against agreed milestones.
• Team player who supports and constructively challenges colleagues, including mentoring juniors.

Additional Information

• Role involves periodic travel to UK sites, including live operating facilities; PPE and site inductions will be required.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.