Senior Piping Engineer - Middlesbrough

Altrad Services A/S; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Services A/S is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Piping Engineer to join the Teesside team. The role leads piping engineering across industrial projects, delivering cost-effective solutions and providing technical leadership to design teams.

You will oversee 2D/3D layouts, isometrics, and deliverables, while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with standards and client specs. The position supports Greenfield and Brownfield projects across sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on piping design.
• Minimum 10 years' piping engineering experience.
• Experience delivering FEED and EPC projects in industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of piping standards, material science, and best practices.
• Experience across Greenfield and Brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering and design activities including 2D/3D layouts and isometrics.
• Mentor and develop a team of piping engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specs, codes, and regulatory obligations.
• Deliver cost-effective, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to deliver on time.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and documentation.
• Support FEED and EPC execution for Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
• Resolve technical and contractual issues.

Skills

Leadership

Piping design

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Piping design focus)

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Engineering software suites

Job description

About The Role

Altrad is currently seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Piping Engineer to join the team based in Teesside.

The successful candidate will lead piping engineering and design activities across industrial projects, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while providing technical leadership and supporting the development of engineering and design teams.

Key Deliverables:

• Lead piping engineering and design activities for industrial projects, including the development of 2D and 3D layouts, construction isometrics, and associated engineering deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of piping engineers and designers to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure piping designs comply with applicable industry standards, client specifications, project requirements, codes, and regulatory obligations.
• Deliver technically sound, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Manage and control project schedules, work-hour budgets, and resource requirements to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate effectively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for piping system design, analysis, optimisation, and complex problem-solving activities.
• Support the successful execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects across multiple industrial sectors.
• Resolve technical and contractual issues arising during project execution.l i? Wait: the bullet has a stray l? But we need a proper closing
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and design documentation.
• Promote engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and best practice within the piping discipline.
• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, discipline leads, clients, and external partners.
• Support business growth through the successful delivery of FEED and EPC projects.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with a focus on Piping System Design.
• Minimum of 10 years' specialised experience in piping engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of piping engineering principles, standards, material science, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrable experience delivering FEED and EPC projects within industrial sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD design processes and associated engineering software.
• Proven experience leading, supervising, mentoring, and developing engineering and design teams.
• Experience within Sustainable Fuels, Hydrogen, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Oil & Gas, or similar process industries.
• Experience managing project schedules, work-hour budgets, and resource requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex engineering and contractual issues.Demonstrable experience working across both Greenfield and Brownfield project environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of engineering quality, compliance, and project delivery requirements.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We're happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.