Routing Design Engineer

Southampton - UK

Monthly Salary: GBP 50 - 50

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Contract Routing Design Engineer IR35 Status: Out

Hourly Circa 40 DOE (40-50)

Contract Term 3 months

Location Hybrid in Southampton (Calshot Belvidere Road Hampshire SO14 5QY)

Were excited to be supporting a specialist in advanced marine engineering. The company delivers innovative design solutions for vessel systems structural fabrication and fluid routing. With a focus on precision performance and manufacturability the team supports complex projects from concept to completion. Known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence it offers a dynamic environment for engineers passionate about marine technology and real-world impact.

Were looking an experienced Project Design Engineers with a strong background in piping and routing to join a specialist marine design team. This is a hands-on contract role where youll contribute to high-impact projects involving complex fluid systems and mechanical layouts. Youll play a key role in maintaining project continuity and ensuring successful delivery across active marine engineering programmes.

Responsibilities but are not limited to

Design and route pipework fuel and seawater systems using SolidWorks Routing tools

Develop and modify 3D models and assemblies for marine vessel systems using SolidWorks 2025

Interpret P&ID diagrams and implement accurate 3D system layouts

Collaborate with shop floor teams to ensure designs are practical maintainable and accessible

Set up new components and integrate them into existing ship models

Produce and manage BOMs product libraries and downloaded models

Apply DFM principles to optimise designs for manufacturing including components sourced internationally

Use PDM systems to manage design data and maintain version control

Work with aluminium structures and confined ship zones (e.g. engine rooms) as needed

Experiences required

Proven experience in marine vessel shipping or similar environments (e.g. oil & gas aerospace)

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks particularly the Routing tool for piping and tubing

Solid understanding of P&ID creation and layouts for gas water or fuel systems

Experience producing detailed technical drawing packs for manufacture including BOMs

Background in mechanical system design with a focus on fluid routing and integration

Familiarity with aluminium and welded assemblies is beneficial but secondary to routing expertise

Contract Routing Design Engineer IR35 Status: Out Hourly Circa 40 DOE (40-50)Contract Term 3 monthsLocation Hybrid in Southampton (Calshot Belvidere Road Hampshire SO14 5QY)Were excited to be supporting a specialist in advanced marine engineering. The company del...