Mechanical and Piping Designer – Knowsley
Clarke Energy is seeking a detail‑driven Mechanical and Piping Designer with a talent for turning a 'blank sheet' into precise 3D models and fabrication drawings, to join our growing engineering team and help deliver world‑class sustainable energy installations.
What You’ll Do
* Create initial layouts and concept designs from a blank sheet to support proposals and tender bids.
* Develop tender arrangements into full design deliverables: plan, elevation and isometric general layouts.
* Produce detailed fabrication drawings for pipe supports, equipment skids and other structural items.
* Model all piping and plant components in 3D using AutoCAD and Plant 3D.
* Generate P&ID diagrams in AutoCAD P&ID and isometric fabrication drawings in Plant 3D.
* Liaise with Mechanical Applications Engineers, Site Engineers and sub‑contractors to resolve interface and installation issues.
* Undertake site surveys and As‑Built surveys to capture data and update construction deliverables.
* Maintain CAD systems, troubleshoot faults and build a library of generic components to boost efficiency.
* Mentor and coach junior draughtspersons to ensure high quality, consistent deliverables.
* Ensure full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years of piping design and detailing experience in Petrochemical or Service industries.
* HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* Fully conversant with AutoCAD, AutoCAD P&ID, Autodesk Navisworks and Plant 3D.
* Strong 3D solid modelling skills and good IT proficiency (Microsoft Office suite).
Desirable
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Familiarity with Clarke Energy products, processes and applications.
Your Strengths — You’ll Excel In This Role If You Are
* A role model for reliability, integrity and professionalism.
* Customer‑focused with excellent relationship building and communication skills.
* Highly organised, with outstanding attention to detail and planning abilities.
* Flexible, resilient and calm under pressure, adapting to changing priorities.
* Analytical and balanced in decision making, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
* A natural mentor who motivates and supports team members to grow.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Hybrid working after probation.
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
* Option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
* 7% company pension contribution.
* Company laptop.
* Opportunities to grow in a globally recognised energy business.
* Work‑life flexibility.
* Recognition and rewards.
* Development and career opportunities.
* A safe and inclusive workplace.
Our Values
* Curiosity – Seek, learn, share.
* Trust – Go farther together.
* Pace – Focus to go faster.
* Excellence – Find the win every day.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
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