Job Title: Lead Piping Engineer
Location: Manchester/Risley (2–3 days/week site travel)
Sector: Nuclear / Utilities Infrastructure
Scope: Outside IR35
Role Purpose
Our client is a leading UK engineering and construction organisation delivering complex infrastructure programmes across highly regulated sectors. With a strong track record in nuclear, utilities and major capital projects, they are known for providing end-to-end delivery from design through to commissioning.
The Lead Piping Engineer will lead piping design and engineering delivery across the programme, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, on time and within budget. You will manage internal and external design teams and provide technical assurance aligned to nuclear licensed site requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage piping design teams and external designers
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Ensure compliance with the Design Management Plan and applicable standards
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Provide technical assurance of piping deliverables
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Drive safe-by-design, constructability and sustainability principles
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Report on design progress, risks and performance
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Control and challenge design change
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Build strong relationships with client, project teams and supply chain
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Embed carbon reduction and MMC/Production Thinking into designs
Essential Experience
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Recognised expertise in piping engineering
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Engineering management experience in major programmes
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Utilities infrastructure design background
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Strong knowledge of UK legislation and standards
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Experience reviewing and assuring technical deliverables
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Understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
Desirable
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Nuclear sector experience
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Experience across regulated or manufacturing environments
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Exposure to design procurement or contract strategy
Qualifications
Essential:
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
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Chartered Engineer (e.g., IMechE)
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Project management capability
Desirable:
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Master’s / postgraduate qualification
