Senior Piping Designer

About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

We are looking for a Senior Piping Designer to join our Engineering office based in Woking for a duration of 6 months. 

Scope of Work:

• Represent KENT ENERGIES with Clients, Suppliers, Vendors, and Certifying Authorities in a professional and consultative manner.
• Provide Principal Designer input and guidance on design-related matters to ensure quality and compliance across deliverables.
• Support the assessment of design personnel competence, identifying any skill gaps and recommending suitable actions such as training, mentoring, or resource adjustments.
• Define and outline the design scope of work required to execute each project or assignment, including estimation of deliverables, resources, and timeframes.
• Contribute technical input to project plans and schedules in coordination with the Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Identify potential areas of concern or risk during project execution and propose appropriate corrective measures.
• Collaborate with the Design Team Leader to highlight opportunities for improvement and contribute to enhanced design practices and processes.
• Ensure operational and maintenance considerations are incorporated into design deliverables through engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct onshore and offshore surveys to gather information required for accurate and efficient project execution.
• Monitor progress against agreed schedules and budgets, reporting outcomes and variances as needed.
• Plan ahead for resource needs and advise the Lead Engineer or Design Team Leader of anticipated changes impacting delivery.
• Review and verify design deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Identify any variations in project scope and communicate these to the Lead Engineer or Project Engineer for evaluation.
• Maintain control and traceability of design documentation, ensuring effective handling of check prints and IDC comment records.
• Confirm that all design documentation has been properly reviewed and verified before issue.
• Stay informed of relevant technical developments, industry standards, and legislative requirements applicable to the role.
• During site visits and surveys, liaise with operations and maintenance teams to confirm requirements and identify opportunities for KENT ENERGIES to provide value-added engineering solutions.
• Deliver safe, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose design solutions that add measurable value to both KENT ENERGIES and its Clients.

Key Requirements:

• Previous demonstrable experience in detailed design and design checking using Aveva E3D and AutoCAD (including AutoCAD Plant 3D)
• Previous experience with Point cloud software such as Recap pro and LFM is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant oil and gas industry codes and standards
• Understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Highly competent in the use of Autodesk design products
• Experience in managing and developing others
• Offshore certification (Preferred)

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at to find out how we can support you.