Job Description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals in 70+ countries, we are united in improving quality of life and solving the world’s most complex challenges.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Lead Piping Designer to manage and coordinate the design of complex piping systems for large-scale pharmaceutical, biopharma, and life sciences projects. With a focus on sterile filling and OSD processes, you will lead 3D design, resolve design clashes, and ensure alignment across disciplines. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Piping Design Leadership: Oversee 3D piping system layouts to meet project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Project Coordination: Act as Lead Designer for medium-to-large projects, managing design deliverables, resources, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• BIM & Clash Resolution: Lead BIM meetings and resolve design clashes across piping, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor piping designers, ensuring technical excellence and meeting project timelines.
• Vendor & Client Collaboration: Engage with vendors to integrate equipment into designs and liaise with clients to align deliverables with project expectations.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of designs, models, and isometric drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Material Selection: Oversee material take-offs and support procurement teams in identifying appropriate piping materials.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise: 10+ years of experience in piping design, specifically in pharmaceutical, biopharma, or life sciences sectors.
• 3D Design: Proficiency in tools like CADWorx, Plant3D, and Navisworks for design and clash detection.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of P&IDs, piping specifications, and industry codes.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading design teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve multidisciplinary design challenges effectively.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and teams.

Preferred Qualification:

• Certificate (Level 6) or Diploma/Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Effective project management and multitasking abilities.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Why Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. We take a skills-based approach, allowing you to shape your career and maximize your impact. By joining us, you’ll do meaningful work, delivering sustainable solutions for a better planet and leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Through six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.

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