Pipeline Construction Engineer

Kintec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment in London seeks a highly skilled Pipeline Construction Engineer to drive offshore pipeline installation programs from early design through commissioning. You will coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery in a contract outside IR35 environment.

The role requires an engineering degree and proven offshore pipeline experience, with strong knowledge of lay methods, marine operations, and EPCI contractor

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, offshore, marine, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience on offshore pipeline installation projects.
• Strong understanding of lay methods and marine operations.
• Experience managing EPCI contractors and offshore campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal methods for installing and constructing offshore pipelines.
• Provide installation expertise during early design and engineering phases.
• Oversee pipelay, tie-ins, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review contractor procedures, schedules, and installation calculations.
• Support the team offshore, addressing challenges as they arise.
• Act as liaison between engineers, contractors, vessel crews, and the client.
• Ensure all work aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks prior to offshore execution.

Education

Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, offshore, marine, or a related discipline

Job description

Pipeline Construction Engineer

Location: London
Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimal methods for installing and constructing offshore pipelines.
• Provide installation expertise during early design and engineering phases.
• Oversee pipelay, tie-ins, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review contractor procedures, schedules, and installation calculations.
• Support the team offshore, addressing challenges as they arise.
• Act as liaison between engineers, contractors, vessel crews, and the client.
• Ensure all work aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks prior to offshore execution.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, offshore, marine, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience on offshore pipeline installation projects.
• Strong understanding of lay methods and marine operations.
• Experience managing EPCI contractors and offshore campaigns.
• Background in carbon capture, oil & gas, or energy transition sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to manage projects from planning through to start-up.