Pipeline Engineering Specialist Inspector

Locations

Ashford (Kent), Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Chelmsford, Crewe, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted, Plymouth, Sheffield, Wrexham, York

As a Pipeline Engineering Specialist Inspector, you will play a key role in delivering this regulatory function, providing technical oversight of high‑hazard onshore and offshore pipelines transporting natural gas, hydrocarbons, petrochemicals and other hazardous products. Your expertise will help ensure the safe and compliant operation of critical energy infrastructure across GB and offshore waters.

This is an important and rapidly evolving time for the sector, with new challenges arising from the use of hydrogen in networks and the development of infrastructure onshore and offshore. The successful candidate will contribute to regulating innovative projects that support the Clean Growth Strategy and the UK’s transition to a low‑carbon energy system.

Please note that due to the nature and volume of the work and travel, this role is only suitable for full time working.

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:

• A breadth of practical Pipeline Engineering/Pipeline Integrity Management experience gained whilst working in an onshore or offshore environment. (lead criterion)
• Substantial experience in the management of the integrity of onshore or offshore pipeline networks and associated equipment. This should include an in-depth understanding of: (lead criterion)
• Pipeline engineering principles – including initial/ongoing integrity management, safe design and use, risk assessment, etc.
• Knowledge and application of relevant pipeline engineering codes and standards.
• Pipeline and associated equipment inspection – including risk‑based inspection schemes, inspection management, inspection methods, inspection reporting, etc.
• Anomaly Management – including key fitness-for‑service assessment codes and potential repair options.
• Maintenance – including maintenance planning and execution, condition monitoring techniques, backlog and deferrals processes, etc.
• Pipeline failure – including failure mechanisms, degradation of materials and life extension methodologies.

Full driving licence that permits driving within GB.

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points‑based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.