Role: Mechanical Piping Engineer
Location: Thornton-Cleveleys
Status: Staff, Permanent
Start: August 2025
Join Addison Project plc – Where Your Expertise Matters
Addison Project plc are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Piping Design Engineer to join our Head Office in Thornton-Cleveleys on a permanent staff basis. At Addison Project, we believe in recognising and valuing every individual. Our strong employee engagement and retention are a testament to the supportive and rewarding environment we foster. If you're ready to contribute to exciting projects and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Mechanical Piping Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of our Mechanical Engineering team, working within a multidisciplinary environment alongside our wider EPCM team, including EC&I, Civil & Structural, Process, and Construction Management. You’ll be involved in a variety of UK-based projects across the onshore process industries, including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, and food & beverage.
This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits as required. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of engineering solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Developing and reviewing mechanical and piping drawings in line with relevant standards.
* Providing design support during construction phases when needed.
* Collaborating with engineers and project teams to implement procedures and share technical insights.
* Evaluating client design proposals, specifications, and documentation for feasibility and compliance.
* Specifying system components and recommending modifications to meet performance criteria.
* Leading client design reviews and incorporating feedback into design development.
* Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, fostering strong working relationships.
* Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project integration.
* Preparing scopes of work and technical documentation for procurement and installation.
* Assisting with mechanical piping resource planning alongside the Mechanical Section Head.
* Supporting business development by contributing to cost estimates and project proposals.
Experience Required
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferably from a UK university).
* Experience in one or more of the following sectors: petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage.
* Chartered Engineer status (desirable but not essential).
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficiency in Autodesk software, ideally Plant 3D.
* Experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
* Willingness to attend client sites for meetings, surveys, and reviews.
What We Offer
* 27 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Regular performance-based salary reviews
* Discretionary company bonus
* 4x salary life assurance
* Company sick pay
* Employer pension contributions
* Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, tech benefits, gym memberships)
* Perkbox – discounts across retail, supermarkets, insurance, and more
* Employee of the Month recognition
* Free onsite parking
* Professional development through the Addison Academy
* Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
If you have the skills and experience and would like to be considered for the role, please aply now.
To all applicants: In line with legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK.
To all recruitment agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Recruitment agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any of our employees. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies