OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Piping Manager for our client located in Scunthorpe, UK wide travel may be required. Working hours will be 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm Friday. This is a temporary – permanent opportunity and will consider contract.
Role Overview
The Piping Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning and delivery of industrial piping projects across heavy industrial environments. This role provides technical and operational oversight to teams of pipefitters and pipe welders, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
The Piping Manager will drive performance across multiple sites, manager resources and budgets and ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications and statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead, manage, and coordinate pipefitting and pipe welding teams across multiple industrial sites
Plan labour allocation and supervise daily site activities to meet project milestones
Oversee installation, fabrication, testing, and commissioning of industrial piping systems
Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, welding procedures (WPS), and quality standards
Provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving where required
Project & Commercial Management
Support estimating and tendering processes with labour forecasts and technical input
Manage project budgets, labour costs, and productivity performance
Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary
Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments
Report on KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance
Health, Safety & Compliance
Take full responsibility for site safety within the piping function
Conduct and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations
Ensure welding qualifications, certifications, and training records are maintained
Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and pressure testing activities
People Management
Supervise, mentor, and develop pipefitters and pipe welders
Conduct performance reviews and skills assessments
Identify training needs and support workforce development
Resolve team conflicts and drive accountability and high standards
Support recruitment and workforce planning
Client & Business Development
Build and maintain strong client relationships on site
Identify opportunities for additional works and operational improvements
Represent the company professionally at client meetings and site briefings
Scope of Responsibility
Direct responsibility for pipefitting ad welding teams within the group
Delivery of projects across heavy industrial environments (e.g. power generation, process plant, manufacturing, petrochemical and utilities)
Territory: Nationwide (UK)
Financial oversight of allocated piping project budgets
Key Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of industrial piping systems and welding processes
Experience managing multiskilled site teams
Excellent planning and resource management capability
Commercial awareness and budget control experience
Strong leadership and communication skills
Thorough understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation