Piping Designer

Piping Engineer Chester (Office & Site-Based) Salary up to £60k (DOE) The Opportunity We’re supporting one of our key clients - an established and highly respected engineering consultancy specialising in piping design and process engineering across industrial, petrochemical and energy sectors. They have built a strong reputation not just for the quality of their engineering, but for the way they treat their people. It’s a stable, well-run company with a consistent pipeline of work, offering engineers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a genuinely supportive environment. Why This Business Stands Out * Low staff turnover - people join and stay * A warm, friendly, and down-to-earth office culture * Strong focus on developing and nurturing engineers at all levels * Exposure to real engineering work, not just siloed tasks * A business that values long-term careers, not short-term hires The Role This role is ideally suited to someone who has been working as a Piping Design Engineer and is either looking to step up, or is already operating as a skilled Piping Engineer. * Produce piping design and engineering documentation * Carry out pipe stress analysis and mechanical calculations * Develop 3D piping layouts using AutoCAD / Plant 3D * Prepare drawings, BOMs, reports and specifications * Interface with clients, contractors and internal teams * Conduct site visits and system surveys * Support delivery across a range of industrial and process projects What They’re Looking For * Background in piping design / engineering * Experience within oil & gas, chemical or industrial sectors * Knowledge of ASME, BS EN and ISO standards * Experience with AutoCAD / Plant 3D The Environment Close-knit, collaborative team Office-based with site involvement Supportive leadership with a hands-on approach Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle The Bottom Line If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, or move into a business where you can be valued, supported, and develop long-term, this is a genuinely strong opportunity