Mechanical Engineer / Designer Petrochemical

23 January 20262026-01-23
Glasgow/Dunbartonshire, West Central Scotland
55000 - 65000

Vacancy: Mechanical Engineer / Piping Designer

Boyd Recruitment are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer  Piping Designer for a multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy that operate across the petrochemical sector.

Our client has been in operation for over 30 years and specialise in Fuel storage, distribution systems, tank farms and bulk fuel terminals.

Due to an increased workload for the upcoming year, they are looking to engage a Mechanical Engineer / Piping Designer to join their growing team in Glasgow.

The Job

you will:

  • Develop conceptual layouts for overfill piping protection systems
  • Develop overall design reports for the FEED projects.
  • Designing  overfill  protection  systems  to  comply  with  stringent  national,  international  and  project-
  • specific requirements across the UK, Africa, Middle East and Asia
  • Design  overfill  protection  systems  to  comply  with  stringent  national,  international  and  project- specific requirements across the UK, Africa, Middle East and Asia
  • Lead and support piping designs for modifications of existing plants and for new build plants
  • Work on UK and International Projects
  • Ensure all piping designs are compliant with international and local codes and standards
  • Produce drawings, models, and sketches that meet the clients’ specifications
  • Potentially undertake Site Surveys
  • Keep piping designs as sustainable and cost effective as possible
  • Communicate with vendors, contractors, and clients at all levels of management

The Candidate

The ideal person will have

  • Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ year experience is necessary in the Petrochemical sector
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of EU standards relating to process pipework
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities

If you are interested in this Piping Designer position, please apply online with an up-to-date CV.

 

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