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Role: Pipework Design Engineer
Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
We are looking for a Pipework Design Engineer to join our team in Keighley. In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed pipework and fabrication designs from concept through to manufacture, including the production of 3D models, fabrication drawings, isometrics, and material schedules.
Working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Engineers, clients, and fabrication teams, you will help deliver practical, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions that support successful project delivery.
What you'll be doing:
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Contracts Engineers, and fabrication teams to develop designs that are practical, buildable, and support efficient manufacture and installation.
- Provide design input throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support, working within Common Data Environments (CDEs).
- Produce and develop 3D pipework models, fabrication drawings, general arrangement drawings, isometric drawings, and material schedules.
- Undertake pipework routing, equipment layout, and design coordination activities to meet project and operational requirements.
- Carry out site surveys, field measurements, and scope development activities to support accurate and effective design solutions.
- Attend client and site meetings, building positive working relationships and providing technical support throughout project delivery.
- Use industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD, Trimble, and other appropriate modelling packages, to develop detailed engineering designs.
- Review designs against client specifications, project requirements, relevant standards, and industry best practice.
- Support digital innovation and continuous improvement initiatives through the adoption of new technologies, software, and design processes.
- Produce accurate and organised design documentation for client approval, procurement, fabrication, and installation activities.
- Maintain project documentation and document control processes in accordance with company procedures.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical queries and design coordination issues.
- Provide technical support and clarification to workshop, site, and installation teams as required.
- Ensure all design activities are carried out in accordance with engineering best practice, company procedures, and quality standards.
- Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project efficiency, cost performance, and delivery outcomes.
About you:
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in engineering design, pipework, fabrication, or related disciplines. If you have transferable skills and enthusiasm for engineering design, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
- An ONC, HNC, BEng, NVQ equivalent, or other relevant engineering qualification.
- Experience or knowledge of pipework, fabrication, mechanical engineering, or a related industry.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of drafting principles, engineering drawings, and design standards.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Trimble, or similar design and modelling software.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload while meeting project deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
- Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and contribute to practical engineering solutions.
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Takes a proactive and organised approach to their work.
- Is open to learning, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues.
- Can adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
- Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Values continuous improvement and seeks opportunities to develop processes, systems, and ways of working.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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