Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Outsource UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pipeline operator is seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer to provide technical expertise across high-pressure liquid and gas pipelines. The role involves inspection planning, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering and experience in pipeline integrity within the oil & gas sector. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension: employee 6% / employer 9%

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Career development plans

Life assurance (x5) & disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline integrity within oil & gas or energy infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of PSR 1996, PSSR 2000, and fitness-for-service codes.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline inspection, integrity and repair programmes.
• Analyse inspection data and report on pipeline fitness-for-service.
• Develop integrity plans, procedures, and technical documentation.

Skills

Pipeline integrity experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Job description

Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Location: Flexible working with travel across client sites

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + excellent benefits (incl. bonus)

About the client

Our client is a global operator of fuel storage and pipeline infrastructure, playing a key role in supporting today’s energy needs while investing heavily in a lower‑carbon future. People development, inclusion, and long‑term career growth sit at the heart of their expansion plans.

The role

You’ll provide technical expertise in pipeline engineering and integrity, supporting high‑pressure cross‑country liquid and gas pipelines across North‑West Europe. The role involves inspection planning, data analysis, fitness‑for‑service assessments, and developing remediation strategies to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Support pipeline inspection, integrity and repair programmes (ILI, defect assessment, remediation)
• Analyse inspection data and report on pipeline fitness‑for‑service
• Ensure compliance with UK and international pipeline safety standards
• Develop integrity plans, procedures, KPIs and technical documentation
• Support audits, incident investigations, emergency preparedness and CAPEX/OPEX planning
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, projects, HSE and legal teams

About you

• Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in pipeline integrity within oil & gas or energy infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of PSR 1996, PSSR 2000, PD 8010, ASME/API fitness‑for‑service codes
• Experience working on COMAH / Major Accident Hazard sites
• Confident communicator with strong analytical skills

Benefits

• £60k–£70k salary (DOE)
• Pension: employee 6% / employer 9%
• 30 days holiday
• Private medical insurance + healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance (x5) & disability insurance
• Career development plans & study support
• Strong wellbeing and inclusion initiatives