Job Description

Location

Woking, United Kingdom

Category

Engineering

Date Published

22/08/25

Status

Open
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.
Kent is looking for a Principal Piping and Layout Engineer (Stress) to join our multidisciplinary Engineering team based in Woking. The duration is for 6 months with a possible extension.

Key Deliverables:

Develop piping stress analysis philosophies and supporting technical notes to define methodology and design approach. Prepare the piping stress critical line list to identify and track all lines requiring detailed analysis. Execute stress analysis calculations and compile calculation dossiers for review and project records. Produce piping stress analysis reports summarizing results, findings, and code compliance. Create piping stress sketches and isometrics to illustrate analysis outcomes and design modifications.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering with related experience and track record working for Engineering/Client organizations in the Oil and Gas Industry and/or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry. Excellent technical knowledge in the field of Plant Layout Engineering in industrial and process plants sector. Plot Plan, Site Plan, Land Allocation expertise and experience for process plants design since concept. Working knowledge and hands on experience with basic or preliminary Process input (H&M Balance, Block Diagrams, Flow Diagrams). Hands on knowledge and experience of Pipe Design under ASME B31.3, B31.1, DIN, BS, EN13480. Knowledge of working to UK under CDM Regulations and production of documents to satisfy same. Similarly, UK Environmental Regulations and requirements. Hands on 3D Model engineering tools and software skills capability (e.g., S3D, E3D, or Plant 3D). 2D / 3D CAD experience and hands on ability (AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D modelling tools and viewers). Experience in production, review and checking of isometrics, 2D Piping Layouts from 3D model environment. Production of narratives for Plant Layout and Piping Design. Knowledge of GIS, Mapping, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, field interconnections and alignment sheets. Knowledge of HSE, Safety and Global Plant Layout practices (i.e., PIP, API, GAP, etc.) Modularization and Construction knowledge. Logistics. Fire safety regulations. Allowances for compliance based in IFC, NFPA, FM. Organizational capability. Work-Break-Down structures. Work Pack preparations.

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 recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.