Senior Integrity Engineer

NES Fircroft; Wareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer for a 12-month contract in Wareham, near Corfe Castle. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, managing integrity risks, and leading engineering activities. Ideal candidates will have a BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong background in the oil and gas industry. The position requires excellent communication skills and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Support with visas

Benefits and accommodations

Safety and compliance focus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years senior mechanical engineering experience in oil & gas preferred.
• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior mechanical engineering duties for static equipment.
• Manage integrity risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead asset engineering activities and approve specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Stakeholder relationship management

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

API/EEMUA certifications

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer to join our client’s team at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension for the right candidate. The role involves working Monday to Friday on-site.

The Senior Integrity Engineer will perform senior mechanical engineering duties for static equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and managing integrity risks effectively. A key focus is on regulatory compliance (PSSR, PSR, COMAH) and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Safety Ownership

• Apply the nine Life Saving Rules to ensure safety for all personnel.
• Promote safety, environmental, and risk discussions throughout all lifecycle activities.
• Lead asset engineering activities.
• Approve piping isometrics for construction.
• Approve purchase specifications for valves, materials, and ratings.
• Review and approve quality packs for fabrication.
• Prepare technical specifications for static equipment.
• Review management of change (MOC) proposals impacting asset integrity.

Integrity Management

• Escalate asset risks appropriately.
• Perform code-compliant calculations and review third-party reports.
• Maintain pipeline risk assessments and prepare annual integrity reviews.
• Prepare monthly integrity KPIs.
• Conduct weekly remote interrogation of cathodic protection systems.
• Review vendor reports and follow-up actions.
• Revise controlled engineering standards as needed.

Corrosion Management

• Implement corrosion management responsibilities per site strategy.
• Understand corrosion mechanisms relevant to the asset.
• Contribute to corrosion risk assessments.
• Review and approve inspection risk-based assessments.
• Endorse corrosion under insulation inspection plans.
• Investigate corrosion failures and apply lessons learned.
• Approve repair methods for corrosion issues.
• Identify trends in inspection findings that may impact asset integrity.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
• API/EEMUA certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years senior mechanical engineering experience in oil & gas preferred; candidates with at least 5 years in related industries will also be considered.
• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Attention to detail in high-hazard environments.
• Self-motivated with a solutions-focused approach.
• Mentoring experience is a plus.
• Valid UK driving license required.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide. We support contractors with visas, benefits, and accommodations, ensuring safe and compliant work environments.