Mechanical Piping Engineer in Cleveleys, North West

Mechanical Piping Engineer

Location: Thornton-Cleveleys
Permanent or Contract

A leading organisation is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Piping Engineer to join our team at our Head Office in Thornton-Cleveleys.

As a Mechanical Piping Engineer, you will play a key role within our Mechanical Engineering team, working closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary EPCM structure. This includes teams in EC&I, Civil & Structural, Process, and Construction Management.

The position is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to client sites for meetings, surveys, and reviews. You will contribute to a variety of UK-based projects across the onshore process industries, including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, and food & beverage sectors.

Key Responsibilities: Mechanical Piping Engineer

• Develop and review mechanical and piping drawings to relevant industry standards.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share technical expertise across departments.
• Review client design proposals, specifications, and documentation to assess feasibility and ensure compliance.
• Specify system components and recommend modifications to enhance performance.
• Lead and participate in client design reviews, incorporating feedback into ongoing design development.
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Prepare scopes of work and associated technical documentation for procurement and installation.
• Assist the Mechanical Section Head with resource planning and workload forecasting.
• Support business development activities by contributing to cost estimates and project proposals.

Candidate Requirements: Mechanical Piping Engineer

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably from a UK university).
• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following sectors: chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or food & beverage.
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable, but not essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk software, ideally Plant 3D.
• Previous experience in a mechanical piping design engineering role.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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