Lead Piping Engineer

You have built solid piping and mechanical engineering experience across complex industrial projects. Now you can step into a senior leadership role within a growing multidisciplinary team, working on high-impact projects in waste processing, steel production, and industrial energy transition in the Netherlands.

Company Information

Our client is a well-established Dutch engineering consultancy with offices in Amsterdam. They deliver full-service engineering across a broad portfolio of industrial sectors including energy, chemicals, pharma, food, and building-related installations. Their work spans the full project lifecycle from FEED through to engineering, procurement, and construction management. What sets them apart is a pragmatic approach, broad technological knowledge across disciplines, and a genuine commitment to sustainable and future-proof industrial solutions. The Piping and Mechanical department is an active, growing team where collaboration, technical quality, and knowledge sharing are central to how they work.

Vacancy Information

Our client is looking for several experienced Lead and Senior Piping and Mechanical Engineers to join their Amsterdam team on a permanent basis. These are long-term positions within a dynamic engineering environment that offers a mix of on-site project involvement and time in a modern office setting.

As a Lead or Senior Engineer you will act as the right hand to the Discipline Manager, supervising and mentoring a team of approximately 10 engineers. You will have direct input into both conceptual and detailed designs and will represent the engineering discipline in client meetings, planning sessions, and technical reviews. The work contributes actively to emission reduction, energy efficiency, and industrial safety in line with the company's climate-neutral ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the engineering process from concept through to completion across a range of industrial projects.
• Managing scope, planning, and technical alignment with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing design deliverables, calculations, and drawing reviews to ensure technical quality and compliance.
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and actively contributing to the growth of the team.
• Conducting site visits and preparing cost estimates for design and implementation activities.
• Collaborating closely with other technical disciplines in a 3D engineering environment.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients and suppliers from project kickoff through to handover.

What You Need

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in piping and mechanical engineering within an industrial or engineering consultancy environment, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience delivering piping and mechanical engineering on industrial projects in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, energy, or waste processing.
• Strong knowledge of 3D engineering environments and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Solid understanding of relevant industry standards, design codes, and engineering best practices for piping and mechanical systems.
• Experience in conducting site visits, managing design reviews, and preparing cost estimates.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide a team of engineers effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a client-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Afrikaans proficiency is a strong advantage for this role. A willingness to learn Dutch and integrate into a Dutch working environment is expected and will be an important part of settling into the team successfully.

If you do not meet every requirement but have a strong piping and mechanical engineering background with experience in leading technical teams, we still encourage you to apply. The right combination of experience, motivation, and willingness to grow can make you a strong candidate.

Relocation

This position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible.

As part of your contract, FairPlay Engineering provides a Premium Relocation Package. This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process. You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website.

Apply

We appreciate every application we receive. Because this is a specialised senior role, we will contact candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately not been selected for the next step.

FairPlay Engineering specialises in recruiting engineers for roles in the Netherlands. If this vacancy is not the right match for you, keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities