At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of low-carbon pipeline engineering solutions across diverse energy projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Energy Transition team focused on sustainable infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with high technical ownership and leadership responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's energy future while working on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering, experience in multidisciplinary environments, and proficiency in Autodesk software.
The predicted salary is between 65 - 65 £ per hour.
Team: Energy Transition
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow offices)
Contract Type: 6-month rolling contract
Rate: Up to £65.00 per hour (Umbrella)
We are seeking an experienced Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing Energy Transition team, supporting the design and delivery of low-carbon infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is a key technical leadership role, responsible for developing and overseeing pipeline and mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of transmission projects, including natural gas, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and wider energy transition systems.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing across the full project lifecycle—from concept and FEED through to detailed design, construction, operation, and decommissioning.
- Lead the development of pipeline and mechanical engineering designs across low-carbon transmission projects
- Deliver engineering solutions across feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design stages
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated design solutions
- Support development of 3D models and plant layouts
- Contribute to proposals, bids, and multi-disciplinary project submissions
- Ensure engineering solutions are safe, cost-effective, and aligned with industry standards
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Strong understanding of IGEM/TD/1, TD/13, and gas network operator standards
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments and contributing to 3D plant models
- Strong understanding of engineering design processes, calculations, and scope development
- Experience resolving operational and integrity-related engineering issues
- Proficiency in Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, BIM 360
- Strong MS Office capability for technical reporting, specifications, and engineering documentation
- Experience working with clients, contractors, and stakeholders with varying technical and commercial requirements
Project Scope:
- Projects will span a range of energy transition and low-carbon infrastructure developments, including natural gas transmission (below and above 7 bar)
- Remote working with periodic travel to key UK office locations
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy transition projects
- High technical ownership and leadership responsibility within pipeline engineering discipline
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior pipeline engineering professional to take a leading role in shaping low-carbon infrastructure projects that will define the future of the UK energy system.
Principal Pipeline Engineer (Permanent) employer: Mane Contract Services
Join our dynamic Energy Transition team as a Principal Pipeline Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-carbon infrastructure across the UK. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to vibrant cities like Manchester, London, Newcastle, and Glasgow, while collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. With competitive rates and the chance to lead significant projects, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
