Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Outsource UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure operator is seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer to provide technical expertise in pipeline engineering. This role involves planning inspections, data analysis, and developing remediation strategies to ensure compliance with safety standards across North-West Europe. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering and experience within the oil and gas or energy sectors. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including career development and private medical insurance.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance + healthcare cash plan

Life assurance (x5) & disability insurance

Career development plans & study support

Strong wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline inspection, integrity and repair programmes.
• 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.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Compliance standards knowledge

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