Principal Pipeline Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking consultancy as a Principal Pipeline Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects in decarbonisation and hydrogen. This role offers the chance to shape future-facing pipeline designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy a supportive work culture with hybrid flexibility and clear opportunities for growth in a specialist engineering environment. If you're a technically strong engineer passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in pipeline engineering with a proven track record.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline design codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore pipeline engineering activities from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure pipeline designs meet safety standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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 multidisciplinary 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 and client requirements.
7. Provide mentoring, support, and performance feedback to engineers within the pipeline discipline.
8. Participate in peer reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or minimum 10 years’ experience in pipeline engineering.
• Proven track record leading onshore/offshore pipeline FEED and detailed design projects.
• Sound knowledge of pipeline design codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-looking company delivering meaningful projects in decarbonisation and hydrogen. You’ll enjoy a supportive work culture, hybrid flexibility, and clear opportunities to lead and grow within a specialist engineering environment.