Summary: The Piping Designer role involves preparing and modifying 2D and 3D drawings for renewable energy projects, utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D and other software. The position requires collaboration within a multi-disciplined team and includes responsibilities such as piping design at various stages and site visits. The role is outside of IR35 and offers a flexible salary based on experience. This position is hybrid, requiring both remote and on-site work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation, preparation, and modification of 2D and 3D drawings/models using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, and other industry-standard software suites.
• Piping design at all design stages: conceptual, preliminary, detailed engineering, construction.
• Typical 2D output: PIDs, PFDs, GAs, details, pipe supports, isometrics, site layouts, hazardous area classification layouts.
• Typical 3D output: 3D piping, mechanical equipment modelling, Navisworks 3D model federation, clash detection, modelling from point cloud data, 3D point cloud manipulation, BIM compliant models, pipework general arrangements and isometrics.
• Development of piping and pipe support material specifications.
• Developing Piping design, isometric production, pipe supports, checking MTO work.
• Carrying out occasional site visits, including 3D laser scans, general site surveys, total station survey, as-built checking, tie-in identification, meetings with clients and interpreting client requirements.
• Onsite construction and commissioning support may be required depending on the project.

Key Skills:

• Substantial experience and competence with AutoCAD & AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Experience in similar roles as piping designer for small- and medium-scale projects.
• Excellent computer knowledge, including AutoCAD & Microsoft Office suites.
• Excellent communication ability both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously to deadline and within budget.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASME, BSi, ISO, etc).
• Knowledge of BIM and associated standards (BS 1192), Navisworks, model federation and clash detection are desirable.
• Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with different departments within the company.
• A strong knowledge of other disciplines is desirable to ensure effective design interfaces with other departments, including process engineering, mechanical engineering and EC&I.

Salary (Rate): £50

City: Knutsford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other