Piping Manager

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Piping Manager for our client located in Scunthorpe, UK wide travel may be required. Working hours will be 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm Friday. This is a temporary – permanent opportunity and will consider contract.

Role Overview

The Piping Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning and delivery of industrial piping projects across heavy industrial environments. This role provides technical and operational oversight to teams of pipe fitters and pipe welders, ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

The Piping Manager will drive performance across multiple sites, manager resources and budgets and ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead, manage, and coordinate pipe fitting and pipe welding teams across multiple industrial sites

Plan labour allocation and supervise daily site activities to meet project milestones

Oversee installation, fabrication, testing, and commissioning of industrial piping systems

Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, welding procedures (WPS), and quality standards

Provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving where required

Project & Commercial Management

Support estimating and tendering processes with labour forecasts and technical input

Manage project budgets, labour costs, and productivity performance

Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary

Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments

Report on KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance

Health, Safety & Compliance

Take full responsibility for site safety within the piping function

Conduct and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations

Ensure welding qualifications, certifications, and training records are maintained

Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and pressure testing activities

People Management

Supervise, mentor, and develop pipe fitters and pipe welders

Conduct performance reviews and skills assessments

Identify training needs and support workforce development

Resolve team conflicts and drive accountability and high standards

Support recruitment and workforce planning

Client & Business Development

Build and maintain strong client relationships on site

Identify opportunities for additional works and operational improvements

Represent the company professionally at client meetings and site briefings

Scope of Responsibility

Direct responsibility for pipe fitting ad welding teams within the group

Delivery of projects across heavy industrial environments (e.g. power generation, process plant, manufacturing, petrochemical and utilities)

Territory:
Nationwide (UK)

Financial oversight of allocated piping project budgets

Key Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of industrial piping systems and welding processes

Experience managing multiskilled site teams

Excellent planning and resource management capability

Commercial awareness and budget control experience

Strong leadership and communication skills

Thorough understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation