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Piping Engineer

Location: Norwich, , UK Type: Contract Vacancy Reference: 26-00068

Design and deliver high-impact piping systems for complex offshore oil and gas projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Piping Engineer to take ownership of piping design across major offshore developments. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring designs are technically robust, compliant with industry standards, and constructible.
If you thrive on challenging, high-profile projects and enjoy collaborating with engineers and designers across disciplines, this role offers professional growth, technical responsibility, and exposure to cutting-edge offshore oil and gas systems.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed piping designs, layouts, and isometrics
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, ISO, API)
  • Produce technical documentation including specifications, datasheets, and material take-offs
  • Participate in design reviews, clash detection, and constructability assessments
  • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, instrumentation, and other disciplines
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
  • Support procurement, vendor queries, and client technical requests
  • Conduct calculations and analysis to ensure safe and efficient design solutions
  • Review and approve drawings and engineering deliverables
  • Support installation, commissioning, and operational interfaces where required

Qualifications & Requirements

  • HND, HNC, or degree in Mechanical, Piping, or relevant Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in offshore oil and gas piping design
  • Proven experience producing fabrication-ready drawings and 3D models
  • Strong knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME B31, ISO, API)
  • Experience with piping design software such as PDMS, Aveva E3D, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with materials selection, stress analysis, and pipe supports
  • Strong understanding of offshore constructability and installation practices
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Professional, approachable, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

 
What’s in it for you
 
The offshore oil and gas sector offers challenging, technically rewarding projects with clear career development opportunities. This role provides exposure to large-scale offshore systems and the chance to take ownership of high-profile piping designs.
 

  • Competitive salary and market-aligned benefits
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile offshore oil and gas projects
  • Career progression and technical development pathways
  • Collaborative, supportive team culture
  • Exposure to advanced piping design and model review tools
  • Hands-on involvement with construction and offshore installation interfaces

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