Salary: £48,200 - £80,000.
Full relocation assistance available.

A market leader in the oil and gas sector have an immediate requirement for a Lead Pipeline Engineer. They provide a wide range of services to the offshore industry world-wide involving both design verification and independent analysis activities in various disciplines, including those of naval architecture, structural, pipelines, mooring, foundations, safety and mechanical engineering.
As Lead Pipeline Engineer you will be suitably qualified engineer to take a lead role in developing the pipeline consultancy business within the pipeline team in Aberdeen. This team have substantial expertise in the design and analysis of subsea and land pipelines. This expertise includes high temperature - high pressure pipelines, pipe-in-pipe systems, bundles, reeled pipelines, flexible flowlines, dynamic flexible risers and riser caisson systems. We undertake on-bottom stability, upheaval buckling, lateral buckling, spanning, fitness for purpose and strain based assessments. Non-linear finite element software (e.g. Abaqus and Oracflex) is used to carry out advanced analyses. Aberdeen, upto £80,000

As Lead Pipeline Engineer you will:

• Take a lead role in developing the pipeline consultancy business
• Lead the management and delivery of the pipeline consultancy projects
• Contribute towards the technology development of the pipeline team
• Supervise and mentor other engineers
• Undertake pipeline analysis and review work.

You will need to have a proven track record in advanced pipeline analysis, including non-linear finite element analysis. Holding a good degree in engineering, it would be desirable to have knowledge of flexible pipe behaviour, pipeline operations and the installation of pipelines. In addition, it is essential that you have strong project management skills, excellent written communication skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and adaptability. There may also be a requirement to work in client or designers’ offices for temporary periods.