Senior Engineer

Description

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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

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.

• Experience working in a consultancy environment, managing client relationships, and delivering projects within budget and schedule.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for client or site support.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Materials, or related engineering discipline.
• Adherence to budgeted hours and quality standards
• 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).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — capable of presenting complex findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and integrity-related software tools.
• Recognised technical expertise or industry engagement (e.g. technical committees, conferences, publications) is desirable.
• Achievement of utilisation and project delivery targets

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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