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Piping Estimator - Food Production Process Pipework
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Location: Birmingham, B31
Contract: Contract or Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Piping Estimator to prepare accurate quotations for hygienic process pipework projects within food production environments. This role will suit an estimator with strong technical knowledge of stainless steel pipework, food-grade services, fabrication and installation costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for hygienic process pipework installations, upgrades and modifications.
- Review tender packs, P&IDs, pipework layouts, isometrics, specifications and site survey information.
- Carry out material take-offs for 316L stainless steel hygienic tube, fittings, valves, supports, pumps, clamps, gaskets and fabricated spools.
- Estimate labour for fabrication, orbital/TIG welding, installation, testing, commissioning, access, supervision and shutdown works.
- Price pipework typically ranging from ½ inch to 6 inch nominal bore, including product-contact lines, CIP circuits and utility services.
- Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, compare costs, identify exclusions, assumptions, risks and value-engineering opportunities.
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Pipework and Products
- Estimate hygienic stainless steel pipework from ½ inch to 6 inch nominal bore, covering dosing lines, product transfer, process headers, CIP circuits and utility services.
- Typical products include milk, cream, yoghurt, sauces, fruit preparations, liquid egg, batter mixes, brine, edible oils, sugar syrup, chocolate feed, yeast slurry and liquid ingredients.
- Associated services include CIP supply/return, potable and hot water, steam, condensate, glycol cooling, compressed air, instrument air and chemical dosing pipework.
Required Experience And Skills
- Experience estimating process pipework, hygienic pipework, food and beverage, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical or similar mechanical projects.
- Good knowledge of 316L stainless steel tube, hygienic fittings, tri-clamp connections, orbital welding, fabricated spools, valve sets and pipe supports.
- Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, fabrication drawings, specifications and scope documents.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build cost estimates covering materials, labour, subcontractors, plant, access, testing, commissioning and contingency.
- Awareness of hygienic design principles, GMP, HACCP, cleanability, drainability and CIP requirements within food manufacturing environments.


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Candidate Profile
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Piping Estimator to work on specialist food production pipework projects, preparing clear and competitive quotations that support safe, hygienic and high-quality installations. The salary is circa £50k at the top end but negotiable depending on experience.
Apply now with your CV or call David at Carbon(phone number removed) 452
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