Principal Pipeline Engineer

Costain Group PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principle Pipeline Engineer to lead engineering efforts across various projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on both onshore and subsea pipeline systems from concept to commissioning. You will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory standards while managing project budgets and timelines. The position is hybrid, allowing flexibility in your work environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance people's lives and support sustainable development across the UK.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pipeline engineering and design.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent qualifications required.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards for pipeline systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical content and delivery of pipeline engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering estimates and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate with various disciplines and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

GIS Software

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

GIS Software

Pipeline Design Standards (PD8010, IGEM-TD1, DNV)

Job description

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 100684
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 04/23/2025, 03:21 PM
• Locations M22 5TG (Hybrid)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Driving Required No
• Security Clearance Required No

Job Description

Principle pipeline engineer leading the pipeline engineering effort across Costain’s front end, detailed design through to construction and commissioning projects.

This role is based 3 days a week in Manchester.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical content, solutions and delivery of Pipeline Engineering activities and deliverables on any given project including budgets and deadlines.
• Responsible for the checking and approval of design work in accordance with Company Procedures.
• To liaise and coordinate with other disciplines as required.
• Preparation of pipeline engineering estimates, MDRs and schedules.
• To be aware of legal and organisational responsibilities regarding Health, Safety Sustainability and Environmental issues with respect to employees, contractors, clients and third parties, ensuring that activities are all managed in accordance with Company policy and client requirements.
• To plan for adequate resources and to monitor and report design progress in line with the project schedule (SPI) and hours spent against earned value (CPI).
• To cascade information to individuals on organisational performance, policy, and procedures and to report back to the Engineering Manager comments and recommendations for continuous improvements in performance and removal of constraints.
• To offer advice and support to colleagues and subordinates on personal and career development.
• Provide training, information, or instruction and to give feedback. To set objectives, to assist colleagues and subordinates in achieving objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• Chartered Engineer and/or 10 years’ experience in this specialist discipline
• Experience in the design of pipeline systems for both onshore and subsea pipelines throughout the lifecycle of a project from Concept to Construction and Commissioning
• Application of relevant regulatory codes and standards (e.g. PD8010, IGEM-TD1, DNV) including pipeline routing and mechanical design.
• Preparation of pipeline related specifications and datasheets
• Specification and methods of Pipeline Crossing Details
• Preparation of Strip Maps and alignment sheets
• Pipeline Laying, Jointing Details and Backfill Compaction Requirements
• Demonstrable use in the application modern GIS software Packages
• Ground Bearing Analysis and Proximity Assessments
• Competence in the requirements for CDM Principal Designer roles and duties
• Experience in the requirements for UKCA marking of plant and equipment.
• Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements
• Experience in the design of CO2/H2 pipelines

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

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