Job Description:

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Pipework
Location: Birmingham OR Hereford (Hybrid / Agile Working)
Salary: £45,000 + Company Car + Benefits

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business delivering critical pipework systems across fire protection and industrial water applications.
You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle from tender and concept design through to detailed design. The business offers a collaborative environment, strong technical leadership, and flexibility through an agile working model.
Candidates from adjacent sectors such as fire protection, water/wastewater, industrial process, HVAC, or building services are actively encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• £45,000 salary + company car or car allowance
• Hybrid / agile working model
• Strong pipeline of technically interesting projects
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, team-oriented engineering environment

The Role
As a Pipework Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing practical, compliant, and cost-effective pipework designs that can be efficiently manufactured and installed.
You will work closely with commercial, project delivery, and site teams to ensure designs are both technically robust and deliverable.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed pipework designs, layouts, and technical drawings
• Support projects from tender stage through to detailed design and DfM
• Interpret client requirements, site data, and P&IDs to develop workable solutions
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure successful delivery
• Provide technical input into tenders, proposals, and cost-effective design solutions
• Conduct design reviews and ensure designs are fit for purpose and manufacturable
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations where applicable

About You

• Experience in pipework or mechanical design within a relevant industry (e.g. fire protection, water, HVAC, process)
• Strong CAD capability (Autodesk, AutoCad LT, Inventor)
• Understanding of designing systems for installation and manufacture
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders including commercial and delivery teams
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of standards such as LPCB, BS EN 12845, NFPA, or ACOP L8
• Experience with sprinkler systems, cooling water systems, or industrial pipework
• Exposure to full project lifecycle (tender through to installation)
• NVQ Level 3 or higher

About Us
This role is being advertised by Pertemps Engineering Division, a specialist recruiter within the engineering sector.