Pipework Design Engineer

• Pipework Design Engineer
• Salary: Up to £75k + bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 days based in Capenhurst, Chester
• Private healthcare

Our client is an international high-tech company that specialises in the development, manufacturing, and installation of gas centrifuges for uranium enrichment within the nuclear sector. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pipework Design Engineer to join their business based in Capenhurst, Chester.

 The role will undertake the provision of process pipework design deliverables to projects and discrete work packages in line with the Customer’s Functional Requirements, the principles of the business Core Plant Design (CPD) and delivered to an agreed standard and schedule.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop plant layout plans in cooperation with the responsible process engineers and our customers
• Develop concept designs for process pipework, including physical arrangements, routing optimisation and pipework support structures.
• Model and drawing creation using E3D (AVEVA)
• Detailed designs and sequencing for in-house manufacturing
• Participation in steel construction planning and coordination of steel construction and earthquake calculations
• Presentation of designs to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Attend single and multi-discipline Design Reviews.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of all pipework designs.
• Provide pipework engineering support to manufacturing department during production of pipework systems.
• Provide support for installation and testing of pipework systems at the customer sites.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering or related subject
• Several years of expertise in the construction of piping for process / chemical plants
• Knowledge of EU and US standards (EN; ASME)
• Experience in using E3D or PDMS
• Structured, precise, efficient and result-oriented way of working
• A high degree of customer orientation, motivation, flexibility and teamwork
• Experienced use of MS Office tools
• Knowledge of German language would be advantageous
• Flexible approach and willing to undertake UK and Overseas travel.
• Minimum Security Clearance (SC).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of computer literacy.
• An ability to speak French or German in addition to English would be an advantage.

For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson.