Senior Piping Designer

Accountabilities

• Piping Design: Develop and lead the development of piping layouts, isometrics, and detailed design drawings using industry-standard design software
• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and cohesive designs
• Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies related to piping design. Apply technical expertise to solve complex design challenges and optimize project outcomes
• Coordination: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate design activities, ensuring alignment with project specifications, budgets, and timelines
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of piping design deliverables to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements Implement and promote best practices for design quality and consistency
• Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to review and approve equipment and materials, ensuring they meet project specifications and quality standards
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with piping design activities. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project impact
• Documentation: Generate comprehensive design documentation, including material specifications, equipment data sheets, and design reports. Maintain accurate and organized project records
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all piping designs adhere to industry regulations, codes, and safety standards. Interface with regulatory authorities as needed

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience in piping design, with a focus on industrial projects
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as AutoCAD, PDMS, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of piping codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, etc.)
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead and motivate a design team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Familiarity with project management principles and practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus

Key Indicators/Requirements

• Achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements, as set by your line manager from time-to-time
• Satisfied clients, both internal and/or external
• Timely completion of work
• Quality of work
• Adherence to relevant processes, procedures, and Policies
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Trust
• Team Spirit
• Caring

Commercial & Risk

• Inform project manager / line manager of potential risks identified in a timely manner
• Work within allocated CTR or allocated hours where applicable
• Demonstrate clear understating of relevant commercial and budgetary landscape
• Work to agreed plans, using initiative to identify improvements/savings
• Function as an ambassador for the Company, always presenting the right image to existing and potential clients
• To attend meetings and forums, representing the Company
• Forge links and establish communication with relevant colleagues and other stakeholders

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Inform line/project manager of potential project risks identified in a timely manner.
• Working within the Company’s ISO9001:2015 quality systems
• Responsible for own safety at work
• Consideration to be given to others in working environment.
• Adhere to Company and client health and safety procedures
• Comply with – and work to - relevant procedures, policies, processes, and standards, to meet the required level of quality in all outputs
• Zero non-conformances to all Company, client, and project specific quality and safety plans
• Adherence to PPE requirements, where applicable

Technical Requirements

• Keep up to date with latest industry and functional standards, technology, and norms
• Be familiar with all relevant systems
• A good understanding of the availability and use of all relevant electronic tools and software
• Full awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and standards, and their practical application
• Awareness and understanding of all relevant Company Policies, processes, and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• The role is required to have a formal UK qualification in #
• Degree or master's degree in a related field
• Experience in a # role
• Leadership experience
• People skills
• Honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• High diligence
• Organisational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Good presentation skills (PowerPoint)
• Understanding of data privacy standards

These roles and responsibilities are issued as a guideline to help you understand the duties you are expected to undertake as part of your role. They may be subject to change from time-to-time to meet business needs, and you may be required to carry-out additional duties that are reasonably consistent with your skills and status.