Senior Engineer

Description

You’ll develop and implement integrity strategies, conduct detailed assessments, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

This is a senior technical position responsible for leading integrity management and inspection activities for our clients’ pipelines, pressure systems, and associated infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the Asset Integrity Manager, this role plays a critical part in maintaining the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of client assets.

• Conduct fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments, remaining life analyses, and risk-based inspection (RBI) planning and execution.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior integrity engineers and inspection teams.
• Support training, recruitment, and third-party competency evaluations for project and product development activities.
• Participate in technical communities and promote professional standards and innovation across the service line.
• Provide technical input into proposals, project budgets, and estimates, supporting efficient project delivery and cost control.
• Contribute to the development of in-house methodologies, tools, and integrity software in collaboration with the Centre of Engineering Excellence (CEE).
• Support continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies, and knowledge sharing across the Asset Integrity discipline.
• Review and interpret inspection and survey data (ILI, CP, coating surveys, etc.), identify degradation mechanisms (e.g. corrosion, fatigue), and recommend mitigations.
• Ensure all activities comply with company QHSE policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards (API, ASME, DNV, ISO, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and maintain Integrity Management Plans (IMPs) for pipelines, pressure systems, and static/dynamic assets.
• Prepare, review, and deliver technical reports, integrity status updates, and client deliverables with clear recommendations.
• Work on high-impact global energy projects with leading operators.
• Help identify and close skills gaps within the team through mentoring and competency assessments.

Requirements

Exciting times are ahead at Penspen as we continue to grow our Asset Integrity Service Line based in Newcastle. We’re expanding our talented Integrity Team and are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Integrity Engineer to join us.

🪪 Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK

• Proven technical depth and breadth within integrity engineering, with strong understanding of international and national standards.
• Chartered or professional membership of IGEM, IMechE, or a similar body (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and integrity-related software tools.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Materials, or related engineering discipline.
• Achievement of utilisation and project delivery targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — capable of presenting complex findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment, managing client relationships, and delivering projects within budget and schedule.
• 5+ years’ experience in asset integrity management, inspection, corrosion control, risk-based maintenance, or fitness-for-service — ideally involving pipelines, pressure systems, or static assets.
• Adherence to budgeted hours and quality standards
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for client or site support.
• Recognised technical expertise or industry engagement (e.g. technical committees, conferences, publications) is desirable.

Benefits

💰 Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + Flexible Benefits Fund (£1,475)

• Enjoy career progression, professional development, and technical leadership opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

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