Assistant (Pipeline) Egineer

Adecco; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Engineer (Mechanical Integrity) to develop engineering solutions for pipelines and pressure systems. With responsibilities including process development, stakeholder engagement, and enhancing asset reliability, this temporary position offers a competitive pay. Ideal candidates will possess a background in mechanical engineering and have strong customer-facing skills, ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to impact gas transmission safety

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles handling inquiries.
• Comfortable with reading technical drawings.
• Understanding of key infrastructure impacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop Gas Transmission processes and support operations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding work adjacent to NTS.
• Engage with stakeholders for permit developments.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer-facing skills

Technical report review

Onsite construction knowledge

Education

Background in mechanical engineering

Experience in utilities industry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Job title: Assistant (Pipeline) Engineer

Pay rate: £250 - £300 per day

Duration: 3 months temp

Working pattern: remote working, Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

Start date: end of June / start of July

Join Our Team as an Assistant Engineer (Mechanical Integrity)!

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated Assistant Engineer (Mechanical Integrity) to contribute to the development, evaluation, and delivery of engineering solutions for pipelines and pressure systems. If you have a passion for technical challenges and compliance with legislative requirements, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Engineer, you will play a crucial role in:

• Developing and maintaining Gas Transmission processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Responding to customer inquiries regarding work adjacent to the National Transmission System (NTS) and issuing decisions based on thorough reviews.
• Supporting Operations to ensure safe execution of work in proximity to NTS.
• Consulting with various stakeholders, including Operations, Legal, and Local Authorities, to review applications and permit developments.
• Operating within a small team to achieve business objectives and enhance performance.
• Reviewing technical reports and data to inform asset management decisions.
• Leading initiatives to improve gas transmission asset reliability and performance.
• Engaging with external bodies to maximize business value.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience in customer-facing roles, handling enquiries from landowners, local authorities, and stakeholders, including planning permission and site-related questions.
• Ability to assess and review plans, proposals, RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and understand potential impacts on key infrastructure or stakeholders (e.g., MPs).
• Strong practical knowledge of onsite construction activities, ideally with exposure to network infrastructure projects.
• Background in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within the water, gas, or wider utilities industry is highly beneficial.
• Prior experience in supervisory roles such as Construction Supervisor, First Call Operative, or similar positions.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, SharePoint
• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to consult effectively with SMEs and other stakeholders when required.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation in the energy sector. We value:

• A collaborative environment that encourages sharing ideas and best practices.
• A chance to make a real impact on the safety and reliability of our gas transmission assets.

Ready to Be Effective?

If you are enthusiastic about engineering and want to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive and vibrant environment, apply now! Join us in ensuring compliance, enhancing performance, and delivering top-notch engineering solutions.

Apply Today!

Take the leap and start your journey with us. We cannot wait to see how you can contribute to our client's success in the energy sector!

Please note: This position will require the successful candidate to engage with various departments and external bodies to achieve overall business objectives.

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