Principal Pipeline Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Principal Pipeline Engineer to spearhead innovative energy transition projects in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to lead the pipeline engineering function, focusing on carbon capture and hydrogen infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of safety and compliance while delivering on complex projects. If you are a technically strong engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to shape the future of pipeline design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pipeline engineering and energy transition projects.
• Strong technical skills in design and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore pipeline engineering from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Technical Design

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Principal Pipeline Engineer

Location:

Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

Overview:

We’re currently seeking a highly experienced Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Manchester. You will lead the pipeline engineering function on key energy transition projects across carbon capture and hydrogen infrastructure. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to shape future-facing pipeline design across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning stages.

About the Employer:

A leading consultancy providing technical and advisory solutions to global energy clients. The company delivers innovative engineering services on complex, multidisciplinary projects in new and emerging sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the delivery of onshore pipeline engineering activities from concept through to commissioning.
2. Take technical responsibility for pipeline designs, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and constructability.
3. Collaborate with multidiscipline teams and project stakeholders to align engineering outputs.
4. Prepare technical documents, specifications, and project deliverables in line with scope, budget, and timelines.
5. Manage workload estimates, progress tracking, and resourcing to achieve project goals (CPI/SPI monitoring).
6. Ensure all pipeline engineering work adheres to internal quality procedures.