Salary: Competitive rate - outside of IR35
Job Reference: JOB-90274
Published: 27-02-2026
Duration: 12 month contract
Expiry Date: 27-03-2026
Country: United Kingdom
Job Title: Lead Piping Engineer
Location: Manchester/Risley (2–3 days/week site travel)
Sector: Nuclear / Utilities Infrastructure
Scope:Outside IR35
Role Purpose
Our client is a leading UK engineering and construction organisation delivering complex infrastructure programmes across highly regulated sectors. With a strong track record in nuclear, utilities and major capital projects, they are known for providing end-to-end delivery from design through to commissioning.
The Lead Piping Engineer will lead piping design and engineering delivery across the programme, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, on time and within budget. You will manage internal and external design teams and provide technical assurance aligned to nuclear licensed site requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage piping design teams and external designers
Ensure compliance with the Design Management Plan and applicable standards
Provide technical assurance of piping deliverables
Drive safe‑by‑design, constructability and sustainability principles
Report on design progress, risks and performance
Control and challenge design change
Build strong relationships with client, project teams and supply chain
Embed carbon reduction and MMC/Production Thinking into designs
Recognised expertise in piping engineering
Engineering management experience in major programmes
Strong knowledge of UK legislation and standards
Experience reviewing and assuring technical deliverables
Understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
Nuclear sector experience
Experience across regulated or manufacturing environments
Exposure to design procurement or contract strategy
Qualifications
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