Lead Pipeline Engineer

 Lead the way in energy transformation. Join Uniper as a Lead Pipeline Maintenance Engineer and play a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving our high-pressure gas pipeline systems. You'll drive safety, performance, and innovation while helping shape the future of energy as we transition toward a more sustainable, low-carbon world with a team that values your expertise and leadership.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

•    You will lead the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance strategies for Uniper’s high-pressure gas pipelines, ensuring asset integrity and compliance with engineering policies.
•    You will manage and perform the Safety Rules Process, including performing the role of Senior Authorised Person to enact safety from the system.
•    You will manage and coordinate pipeline outages and inspections, including pressure system inspections and pigging activities, to maintain operational reliability and meet regulatory standards.
•    You will develop and manage contracts, from specification and tendering through to execution, ensuring value for money and alignment with Uniper’s commercial goals.
•    You will act as the Pipeline Emergency Response Officer (PERO), providing 24/7 call-out cover as part of the team and leading emergency responses to protect people, assets, and the environment.
•    You will drive continuous improvement by embedding quality systems, analysing performance data, and implementing best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency.
•    You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development.
•    You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including gas customers and suppliers, to optimise pipeline operations and support Uniper’s energy transition strategy.

Your profile

Essential
•    Demonstrable experience in leading maintenance operations within high-pressure gas pipeline systems or a similar process industry.
•    Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with the ability to promote and embed a positive safety culture.
•    Proven ability to manage and coordinate outages, inspections, and emergency responses, including acting as a Pipeline Emergency Response Officer (PERO).
•    Skilled in using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP, to plan, track, and optimise maintenance activities.
•    Confident in contract management, including specification writing, tendering, and overseeing delivery to ensure value and compliance.
•    Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Educated to Higher National Certificate (HNC) level or equivalent in an engineering discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent technical knowledge and experience.

Desirable:
•    Familiarity with IGEM and UKOPA standards, codes of practice, and good practice guides.
•    Experience working in or alongside the energy, utilities, or process industries.
•    Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Exposure to managing high-risk contracts and understanding of contract safety engagement principles.
•    Training or certification in pipeline emergency response or safety rules (e.g. Senior Authorised Person).
•    Working knowledge of asset and risk management tools.
•    Membership of or working towards accreditation with a relevant professional engineering body.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.