Coating Engineer

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Coating Engineer to provide technical and quality support for coatings across projects. You will lead coating-related delivery and ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and internal standards.

The role requires 5–8 years in line pipe and field joint coating, strong communication, and hands-on QA documentation expertise. Ad hoc travel to domestic and international sites may be required.

Qualifications

• AMPP (formerly NACE) Level 2 Certification or ICorr Insulation Inspector Level 2 or equivalent.
• Science-based qualification (A-Level or BTECH or equivalent) standard.
• 5–8 years of experience in line pipe and field joint coating.
• Understanding of ISO standards and testing methods related to Field Joint Coating.
• Experience working within contractor and subcontractor frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage coating-related technical scopes across assigned projects in line with requirements and timelines.
• Prepare technical documentation including Application Procedures, ITPs, Coating Record Sheets and reports.
• Act as a key technical contact for clients and project teams on assigned projects.
• Attend and support client and vendor meetings and inspections, and technical reviews.
• Provide technical support across all project phases, including PQTs and PPTs, and production activities.
• Monitor project execution and support teams when issues arise.
• Coordinate with PQT QC Supervisor, Project Teams and Site Management on PQTs and PPTs.
• Coordinate with laboratories and clients to ensure timely, compliant testing and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Technical report writing

Coating materials knowledge

Pipeline installation techniques

Time management

Commercial awareness

Education

AMPP/NACE Level 2 or ICorr Level 2

Science-based qualification (A-Level or BTECH or equivalent)

Job description

Coating Engineer

The role holder is responsible for providing technical and quality support to customers, project sites, and internal departments for all project work related to coatings.

The role holder leads coating-related technical delivery across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client, regulatory, and internal standards. The role also supports consistency, continuous improvement, and effective project delivery across the coating discipline.

Major Responsibilities of Coating Engineer

Remit & Responsibilities

• Manage coating-related technical scopes across assigned projects in line with the requirements and timelines
• Prepare technical documentation, including Application Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans(ITPs), Coating Record Sheets, reports and final project documentation. Ensuring compliance with internal standards, client specifications and relevant national and international standards.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for clients and project teams on assigned projects, providing clear and timely technical support
• Attend and support client and vendor meetings and inspections, and technical reviews.
• Provide technical support across all phases of the project, including Procedure Qualification Trials (PQTs), Pre-Production Trials (PPTs) and production activities, identifying issues and providing effective technical solutions.
• Monitor project execution and support the project teams where performance or technical issue arise
• Liaise with PQT QC Supervisor, Project Teams and Site Management on the planning and execution of PQTs, PPTs, and other testing scopes.
• Coordinate with the Laboratory Testing Coordinator, third-party laboratories, and clients to ensure timely and compliant testing and reporting.

Job Specific Education Required

Essential:

• AMPP (formerly NACE) Level 2 Certification or ICorr Insulation Inspector Level 2 or equivalent
• Science-based qualification (A-Level or BTECH or equivalent) standard

Desirable:

• AMPP / NACE Level 3 Certification (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil/Mechanical Materials) or Polymer Science

Work Experience Required

Essential:

• Minimum –5 - 8 years of experience in line pipe and field joint coating
• Understanding of ISO standards and testing methods related to Field Joint Coating
• Experience working within contractor and subcontractor frameworks
• Familiarity with engineering, quality, HSE, and operational processes

Skills & Knowledge Required

Essential:

• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Technical report writing including integrating data and visuals
• Sound understanding of coating materials and application techniques
• Knowledge of pipeline installation techniques and systems
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple projects
• Commercial awareness

Requirement to travel

Ad hoc travel will be required to support qualification work. Occasional site and supplier visits (domestic and international) may also be necessary.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds