Principal Consultant

Broadbean ATS; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in energy is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead a team focused on pipeline inspection and risk management. The role includes ensuring compliance with legislation and providing expert solutions across gas systems. Candidates should have strong experience in technical roles, knowledge of HSE standards, and a degree in mechanical engineering. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£80,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Profit share scheme

Career-development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technical roles like Pipeline Technical Authority.
• In-depth understanding of gas transmission, distribution, and LNG systems.
• Chartered engineer or actively pursuing chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline inspection and compliance efforts, including audits.
• Provide expert solutions for risk management and inspection planning.
• Support proposal development and client engagement to grow services.

Skills

Pipeline Integrity Management

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

HSE Standards

Project Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Principal Consultant (26903) North West England, England

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP80000 per annum

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join a globally renowned consultancy within energy and oil & gas.

This is your chance to lead a team who are at the forefront of energy transition, offshore structures, and pipelines.

Competitive salary ranging from £60,000-£80,000 (depending on experience).

Location: Midlands

Hybrid working arrangement, profit share scheme, fantastic career-development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pipeline inspection, integrity management, and compliance (PSR, PSSR) efforts, including audits (e.g. MAPD, TD1) and Written Schemes of Examination.
• Provide expert solutions for risk management, repair strategies, and inspection planning across transmission, distribution, and LNG systems.
• Conduct site visits, support inspections, and lead HSE-related tasks, including action close-outs.
• Lead bids, manage projects to ensure profitability, oversee sub-contractors, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support proposal development, pricing, and client engagement to grow onshore pipeline and terminal integrity services.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in senior technical roles such as Pipeline Technical Authority, Gas Responsible Person, or PSSR Competent Person.
• Strong knowledge of PSSR and PSR legislation, compliance, and pipeline integrity management systems.
• In-depth understanding of gas transmission, distribution, and LNG systems, including HSE standards and best practices.
• Hands-on site and inspection experience across onshore pipeline and gas systems.
• Chartered engineer or actively working towards chartership.
• Degree-qualified in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or currently pursuing qualification.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.