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Medical & Health Standards

• Attainment of OEUK-accredited offshore medicals and OPITO survival training certification.
• Full fitness for offshore environments (safety and health compliance).

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Person Specification

Essential Skills & Criteria

Successful candidates must demonstrate:

1. Expertise in Pipeline Engineering/Integrity Management (insisting on -onshore or offshore practical experience).

2. Substantial experience in managing integrity of onshore/offshore pipe networks and equipment, including:

   • Pipeline engineering principles (e.g., integrity management, safe design, risk assessment).
   • Relevant codes and standards (application and interpretation).
   • Pipeline and equipment inspection (e.g., risk-based schemes, maintenance planning, condition monitoring).
   • Anomaly Management (fitness-for-service assessments, repair solutions).
   • Pipeline failure analysis (e.g., mechanisms, degradation, life-extension methods).
   • Maintenance protocols (planning, backlog management, deferral processes).

3. Professional Behaviours:

   • Highly motivated, self-sufficient, but collaborative.
   • Exceptional organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise under intense deadlines.
   • Strong networking and communication skills for systematic, technical- and executive-level engagement.
   • An eloquent presenter, capable of discussing pipeline system integrity (regulation, safety standards) for technical stakeholders.

4. Representative Role:

   • Experience as a neutral expert (e.g., memberships in standard bodies/safety committees), ensuring professional credibility in pipeline regulation.

5. Technical & Professional Qualifications:

   • Degree or equivalent in Pipeline Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, civil engineering).
   • Chartered/Incorporated Engineer (CEng/EngTech) status from recognised professional bodies.

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Technical Skills Assessment (Selection Process)

Applicants will be scrutinised for:

1. Core Pipeline Integrity Management (e.g., risk assessment, deterioration modelling, residual strength analysis).

2. Familiarity with

   • Critical safety systems (pressure regulation, over-pressure protection, shutdown systems).
   • Cathodic protection and corrosion-monitoring techniques.
   • Pipeline failure history and remediation planning.

3. Net-Zero Proficiency (emerging competency):

   • Hydrogen/C02 pipeline design and operational key challenges.
   • Emissive lifecycle considerations (durability, failure-risk modelling).

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Personal & Hybrid Work Policy

• Hybrid Standards:
  • Mandatory 60% office presence (to accommodate teamwork, training, and coordination).
  • Potential negotiations based on location constraints/preferences.

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Additional Requirements

Licences & Defence

• Full UK Driving Licence (GB erosion permit).

Security & Background Checks

• security-standard evaluation, including:
  • Criminal record check.
  • Three-years continuous UK residency for security clearance eligibility.
  • Indefinite leave to remain within the UK for successful clearance.

⚠️ NOTE:

• No sponsorship available for UK-based appointments.
• No childcare vouchers permitted for this post.

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Benefits & Perks

• 2025 Starting Salary: £73,335
  • Additional pension contribution: £21,245 (ad-hoc placement).
• Career Development:
  • Aspirational training (Regulatory Learning Academy)
  • Professional networking opportunities.
• Flexible Work Scheduling:
  • Hybrid model balancing home-based and office work.
• Well-being Implications:
  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years).
  • Additional family leave benefits.
• Vendor Perks:
  • Cycle-to-Work scheme, E-Gift vouchers, wellness programs (EdenRed).

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Selection Process & Timeline

1. Application Submission

• Anonymised CV (1 page max) and 1,000-word Personal Statement.
• Highlight how you meet essential skill criteria.

✔ Application Tips:

• Use the STAR Framework (e.g., Situation, Task, Action, Result).
• Example on structure: [STAR Method Support Link].

2. Sift Process

• Likely during week commencing August 13, 2026.

Assessed:

• Lead Criteria: Specialised pipeline expertise and safety management track record.

Progression Gateways:

• Correctly addressing the stipulated five sub-categories (e.g., codes & standards, risk-based inspection).
• Substantiated examples of real-world pipeline failures and mitigation successes vetted.

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Full Sift Panel:

• Experience & Behavioural Assessment (August 3–7, 2026).

Interviews:

• Scheduled: Week commencing August 3, 2026 (either Bootle or remote via Microsoft Teams).

Assessment Focus:

• Technical Ability:
  • Pipeline Integrity Management depth (onshore/offshore distinctions).
  • Risk-based maintenance importance (e.g., corrosion pumps, remote monitoring).
  • Net Zero Compliance (e.g., hydrogen blended-grid integration).
• Verbal Case Study Presentation:
  • Prepare for five-minute advanced-keyword topics (you'll receive a prompt).

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Interview Details

• Location: (Bootle (UK HQ) or London Office) or online (rare exception).

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Diversity & Supportive Measures

• Disability & Inclusion:
  • Disability Confident: Additional access resources pre-employment/interviews.
  • Accommodation arranged upon request (move anywhere flexibly).

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Feedback Policy

- **Full assessment feedback** provided only if an **interviewee** attends.

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Vetting & Legal CSA

All potential employees undergo:

• BS 7858 Vetting or BSI Vetting Charter compliance.
• Baseline security clearance (under high-risk severity definitions).
• Against the Internal Fraud Register Hub prior to final offer (must clear name, NINO, DOB).

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Diverse Recruitment Pathways

• Veteran-Friendly VRUIC (Great Placement for Veterans): Priority paths may apply.

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Application Deadlines & Links

• Tutorials and further structure on Success Profiles.
• FAQs: Guidance on CV, Personal Statements & STAR Approach.

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▶ Reserve Lists:

• Retained for 12 months post-close (no period-ensured conversion).
• Fade-out policy: Lack of guarantee post-extended periods (apply early).

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Contact

• queries before application:
  • To Job Role: [hazel.hancock@hse.gov.uk] or [Martin.Wayland@hse.gov.uk].
  • Recruitment Team: [HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk]