NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! - Senior Rigid Pipelines Engineer - Initial 12 Month PAYE contract

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Rigid Pipelines Engineer who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Basingstoke.

Job Title: Senior Rigid Pipelines Engineer
Location: Basingstoke, UK
Worker Status: PAYE only
Expected Duration: Minimum 12 months
Work Type: Hybrid (SmartWorking up to 12 days/month remotely)

Project/Role Description:

The Senior Rigid Pipeline Engineer will be responsible for a variety of technical, supervisory, and project coordination tasks. Responsibilities may vary depending on project needs and include:

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate teams of specialist engineers and/or third-party contractors to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution of pipeline system design.
• Conduct technical analyses and calculations during Conceptual, FEED, or Detailed Design phases for both onshore and offshore pipeline systems.
• Provide technical supervision and support during offshore pipeline installations.
• Prepare Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation and evaluate technical bids.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, company and industry standards (ISO 13623, DNV-ST-F101, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, etc.).
• Provide input for cost and schedule estimates of pipeline systems.
• Coordinate and align with other disciplines (Process, Flow Assurance, Materials & Corrosion, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Construction, Installation, Commissioning, etc.).
• Review, comment, and approve pipeline and installation engineering documents.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in key project technical reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, audits, 3D model reviews, risk assessments).
• Develop detailed pipeline system design calculations including:
• Wall thickness, buckling, and spanning
• Stress analysis
• On-bottom roughness
• Global buckling and walking analyses
• Tie-in and expansion loop design
• Crossing and hot tapping design
• Trenchless design (HDD, microtunneling, etc.)
• Layability analysis
• Route selection and trenching/backfilling design
• Development of MTOs (Material Take-Offs) and BoQs (Bill of Quantities)
• Prepare geophysical/geotechnical survey scopes and specifications
• Monitor and control design progress and scheduling
• Prepare IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) plans and RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) strategies

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage complex technical issues independently or as part of a team.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• Willingness to familiarize and comply with internal company standards.
• CAD/GIS training is required.
• An engineering degree is preferred but not essential.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Rigid Pipelines Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.