Lead Corrosion Engineer (East region)

£53,500 to £62,500 plus up to 6% bonus, and company car. Based in the East region, with Peterborough as the central hub. As this role covers the East region of the UK, we are looking for someone who is based within this area. You will need to travel to our central hub in Peterborough and other operational sites across the East region, a minimum of 3 days a week. The other days you will have the flexibility to work from home. Locations include: Bacton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, Hatton, Huntingdon, Kings Lynn, Peterborough, and Wisbech.

About us: National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role: As Lead Corrosion Engineer, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for corrosion engineering within gas transmission. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and reliability of assets by defining corrosion control strategies, overseeing cathodic protection (CP) design, paint and coating systems, and assessing material suitability against corrosion risks. You will drive compliance with technical standards and legislation while adding value through design optimisation, innovation, and standardisation - always safeguarding safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide specialist corrosion engineering expertise to capital projects and asset health programs.
• Develop and review corrosion control strategies, including CP and coatings, for new and existing assets.
• Lead the development and approval of CP designs, coating specifications, and corrosion risk assessments.
• Provide specialist corrosion, cathodic protection, materials & inhibition engineering support to the regions operations and project teams.
• Challenge and review design options at key investment milestones to ensure optimal corrosion management.
• Conduct audits, incident investigations, and inspections to manage corrosion risk and ensure asset integrity.
• Resolve corrosion-related technical queries and elevate issues where necessary.
• Contribute to process safety assessments, quality and inspection activities, design reviews, and environmental assessments.
• Support commercial activities by providing informed input for contracts, scopes, and tender evaluations.
• Participate in internal/external working groups to develop and implement policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Draft and maintain Gas Transmission procedures, specifications, and safety bulletins related to corrosion.
• Develop investment strategies and scopes to support asset management plans.
• Undertake medium-level, low-complexity G35 appraisals.
• Provide input to inspection, testing, and commissioning activities, including validation surveys (CIPS, DCVG, AC monitoring).
• Engage with external bodies (UKOPA, ICorr, AMPP) to align practices with industry standards.
• Review and accept project documentation, commissioning, and handover records.
• Drive continuous improvement using digital tools and data analytics for corrosion monitoring.
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and lead within the corrosion discipline.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to improve corrosion control solutions.
• Ad-hoc technical support to other engineering activities.

About you: You will be an experienced corrosion engineer with deep technical knowledge and a passion for asset integrity. You will thrive on solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies. You will combine technical expertise with safety‑by‑design principles and a commitment to innovation.

Key requirements & experience:

• Degree or HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Field experience with onshore pipeline CP systems (installation, commissioning, maintenance).
• Verifiable design experience with onshore pipeline CP systems.
• Strong understanding of corrosion control principles, including CP systems (ICCP, sacrificial) and coatings.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and specifications.
• Experience in operational or technical asset management within gas transmission or petrochemical environments.
• Affiliate Membership of ICorr and/or AMPP (professional membership preferred).
• Certified to BS EN ISO 15257:2017 at Level 3 for Onshore (Buried) CP.
• Strong appreciation of safety management systems and safety‑by‑design principles.
• BGAS, ICorr, or AMPP coatings qualifications – desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status – desirable.
• Qualifications in auditing, IOSH, NEBOSH, design management, and CDM – desirable.
• Strong knowledge of T/PM/G35 processes and CDM Regulations – desirable.
• Expertise in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Gas Transmission assets – desirable.
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing and corrosion assessment techniques – desirable.
• Full UK car driving licence.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%).
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays).
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Excellent family‑friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace.

Inclusive recruitment: At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.