Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.
Job Description
Piping Supervisor – Navantia UK (Methil)
Navantia UK is growing its operations at our Methil site and we’re looking for an experienced Piping Supervisor to lead pipefitting activities across our fabrication and shipbuilding projects. This is a hands-on supervisory role for someone who knows pipework inside out and can lead teams safely and effectively.
The Role
As Piping Supervisor, you’ll manage the pipefitting team on site, overseeing daily activities to ensure work is delivered safely, to specification and on schedule. You’ll work directly from drawings, resolve issues as they arise and ensure all health and safety requirements are met.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and manage the pipefitting team on site.
* Oversee bending, cutting, joining and installation of pipework and fixings.
* Read and work from technical and fabrication drawings.
* Take ownership of health and safety within your work area.
* Identify faults, resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
* Ensure quality standards and site procedures are consistently followed.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven pipework experience within shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing environments.
* Strong ability to read and interpret complex drawings.
* Confident leading teams and coordinating daily activities.
* Safety-focused with a practical, solutions-driven approach.
Why Join Navantia UK?
* Work on major UK shipbuilding and fabrication programmes.
* Be part of a growing site with long-term opportunities.
* Join a team that values safety, quality and collaboration.
If you’re ready to take the next step into a supervisory role and make an impact at a major UK fabrication site, apply now to join Navantia UK in Methil.
Additional Information
Contract position
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.