National Gas · 3 days ago
Lead Corrosion Engineer (East region)
Lincoln Road
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
£54K/yr - £62K/yrNational Gas is securing Britain's energy by transporting gas throughout Great Britain and managing the meters that allow access to energy. As Lead Corrosion Engineer, you'll serve as the Subject Matter Expert for corrosion engineering, ensuring asset integrity by defining corrosion control strategies and overseeing compliance with technical standards.
Utilities
Responsibilities
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 escalate 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
Qualification
Required
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
Full UK car driving licence
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
National Gas
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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