Senior Pipeline Engineer

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Job Description

Costain is supporting the decarbonisation of the UK's energy infrastructure by improving existing asset efficiency and life extension while leading the transition to a sustainable clean, green energy future.

Our engineering and consultancy experts are supporting clients, industrial clusters and key stakeholders with their strategic intentions around hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable energy transition to move us rapidly towards a decarbonised economy.

We provide safe, reliable solutions to complex challenges across the offshore and onshore energy sectors, including hydrogen, water sector and supporting the nuclear supply chain.

From feasibility studies and project management to full EPCm projects, our pipeline engineering experts deliver innovation and engineering excellence across the pipeline engineering project lifecycle.

We are looking for a Senior Pipeline Engineer part of the pipeline engineering team supporting Costain engineering efforts from Front End and detailed design through to construction, Integrity management and commissioning of Energy projects.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated engineer with proven professional experience in pipeline engineering design or pipeline integrity management to join our team.

The role offers engineering variety to further support your knowledge and experience including pipeline mechanical design, route selection and other critical aspects of pipeline engineering design as well as integrity management and fitness for service of existing assets.

Costain is positioning itself to become a key player in the transition to green and sustainable energy solutions. Our new projects include Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Generation, Storage and Distribution from Concept, FEED, Detail Design, Construction and Commissioning.

This is an exciting and rewarding position to become part of Costain's innovative leading-edge team delivering high value efficient solutions to our varied clients

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of design work in accordance with Company Procedures under the guidance of a Principal Engineer
• Under the supervision of the Principal Pipeline Engineer, preparing design deliverables for FEED and EPCM projects, including alignment sheets, pipeline route maps, and construction drawings.
• Complete stress analysis, wall thickness calculations, and participate in material selection studies covering both metallic and non-metallic pipeline systems.
• Issue technical documentation such as specifications, datasheets, and design basis reports for internal review and approval.
• Perform pipeline routing studies and assist in preparing right-of-way drawings.
• Support procurement activities, including material requisitions and vendor data reviews.
• Assist in construction planning, cost estimation, and schedule development.
• Participate in site surveys, data collection, and interface coordination with clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., IGEM, ASME B31.4/B31.8, API, ISO).
• Support Principal engineers in risk assessments, HSE compliance, and constructability reviews.
• To report back to the Lead Pipeline Engineer and/or Discipline Manager recommendations for continuous improvements in performance and removal of constraints.
• 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

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in pipeline engineering design or pipeline integrity management
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and pipeline analysis tools (e.g., CAESAR II, PIPESTRESS) is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills and proactive in engaging with colleagues and relevant stakeholders
• Work with paramount consideration of Health, Safety, Environment, Risk Reduction and management.
• Ability to work at least 3 days per week from the Manchester Office
• Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
• Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

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.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

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