Senior Piping Engineer - Nuclear & Defence Projects

Mott MacDonald; Tadley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Flexible benefits programme

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK. You will contribute to high-profile engineering challenges while developing your career within a globally respected consultancy.

The role requires chartered status or progress toward it, with experience in regulated industries and strong knowledge of codes and standards. We support hybrid working and offer extensive professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with IMechE or progress toward chartered status.
• Proven experience delivering engineering design and consultancy services.
• Background in highly regulated industries (preferably Nuclear).
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and legislation; experience delivering work packages to clients.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Self‑motivated, able to work on own initiative and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a design co‑ordinator, managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and collaborating with Project Managers and discipline Team Leaders.
• Prepare detailed design reports, specifications, and component datasheets.
• Perform engineering calculations and review/approve reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Provide guidance to mechanical designers on plant layout and component specifications.
• Liaise with other disciplines, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Lead and participate in design coordination meetings, both internally and externally.
• Provide procurement and construction support for ongoing projects.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and version control.
• Offer professional advice on mechanical engineering matters to clients.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and skills to stay ahead in the field.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Travel within the UK or abroad for site visits and meetings.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Chartered Engineer (IMechE) or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear/regulated industry codes & standards

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to join our Nuclear, Defence and Civil division in the UK. You will contribute to high-profile engineering challenges while developing your career within a globally respected consultancy.

The role requires chartered status or progress toward it, with experience in regulated industries and strong knowledge of codes and standards. We support hybrid working and offer extensive professional growth opportunities.