Principal Materials / Corrosion Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
The successful candidate will be working as part of the UK Mechanical Engineering Team as a Materials and Corrosion Engineer. Candidates must have experience in large-scale projects in the upstream / downstream / refinery and chemical / petrochemical markets for plants and pipelines. Extensive FEED and EPC & EPC detailed design experience are a must.
This role can be delivered by hybrid working with regular time working from home balanced with attendance at one of our UK offices. Responsibilities:
- Have responsibility for Materials & Corrosion activities and deliverables such as philosophies, engineering specifications, materials selection, corrosion assessment & calculations, material selection diagrams, cathodic protection design, technical bid evaluations, materials requisitions, and vendor data reviews
- Develop Direct Reports
- Maintain the client's specifications and standards
- Be aware of emerging codes and technologies
- Ensure effective communication with other engineering disciplines, project management, and client teams
- Take personal responsibility for health & safety
- A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgy (preferably Chartered Engineer)
- Proven experience in Materials and Corrosion engineering and design in the Oil & Gas, chemical/petrochemical markets
- Good understanding of requirements of other departments and interfaces in engineering
- A thorough knowledge of applicable international codes and standards and major Company/Operators standards
- FEED and Detail Engineering projects with exposure to field engineering activities
- Ability to organise, set priorities and work under minimal supervision whilst maintaining the ability to deliver assigned projects on budget and on time
- Ability to communicate and present effectively
- Good communication skills with peers and customers
- Ability to report in English, both verbal and written
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Materials / Corrosion Engineer roles across Energy Resourcing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,000 - £72,258 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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