Piping Design Engineer - Chester
- Chester
- £30,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
? Chester Area | ? £30,000 - £55,000 DOE | ? 40 hours/week (flexitime)We're working with an innovative and growing engineering consultancy in the Chester area, now looking to expand their Piping Design team across junior, mid-level, and senior roles. Whether you're just a few years into your career or bring a decade of experience, this company will support your development, value your input, and provide challenging, rewarding work in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Petrochemical sectors.Why Join?You'll be joining a close-knit and highly skilled team, working on varied UK-based projects that offer technical variety and long-term progression. The company values quality, innovation, and work-life balance, and they're passionate about developing their staff-whether that means technical mentoring, leadership opportunities, or hands-on project exposure.What You'll Be DoingDepending on your level, you'll contribute to or lead:Design and drafting of piping systems using Autodesk Plant 3DDevelopment of 3D models, plant layouts, isometrics, and pipe support drawingsP&ID interpretation and equipment layout coordinationSite surveys and design validationVendor data reviews and technical complianceProject meetings, collaboration with other disciplines, and quality assuranceWhat They're Looking For3+ years' experience in piping design (more senior applicants welcome)Solid understanding of Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, and NavisworksFamiliarity with industry piping codes and materialsBackground in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or PowerWillingness to travel occasionally for site work (UK only)Strong communication and collaboration skillsFor senior candidates: leadership experience, design coordination, and mentoring capabilitiesWhat's on Offer?Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 depending on experienceHours: 40 per week, flexible working between 7am-6pmHolidays: 28 days incl. Bank Holidays, increasing with serviceOvertime: Paid at hourly rate or can be taken as time offTravel: Hotel & food covered, mileage at 45p/mileHealthcare: Comprehensive plan incl. private GP, mental health, dental/optical cashback, and morePension: 5% employee / 3% employer contributionsSick Pay: Full pay during illness (contractual)Apply NowWhether you're an ambitious Junior Designer, a seasoned Senior Engineer, or someone in between-this is your chance to join a company that recognises your value and invests in your growth.