Job Description

Risk Advisory is a well-established department in the UK & Ireland region of Energy Systems and is primarily responsible for delivery of advisory and safety management services to ensure that all operations are completed safely. Our team provides high quality services and best practice in risk identification, assessment and mitigation and assist our customers in risk-based decision support. This approach is highly valued through the whole energy value chain ranging from O&G (upstream, midstream, downstream), the evolving hydrogen and CCUS sectors, and in the allied areas of the Energy Transition (renewables).


Our ambition is to grow our business by providing value adding services that give our customers a competitive advantage in achieving their own goals. Risk Advisory is on a journey to continue with our customer centric approach whilst continuously improving the way we work.

Our Opportunity:

As Senior / Principal Consultant you will be part of our Integrity Advisory team of ~40 people, covering offshore fixed and floating structures, pipelines (transmission and distribution), onshore process plant and Energy Transition. Our Integrity Management offering provides end to end services including policies, procedures and standards, inspection planning, corrosion control, fitness for service, damage evaluation and failure analysis.


You will be working with the pipeline fitness for service, vibration & asset health and material and corrosion teams to provide PSSR (and PSR) integrity and compliance services to customers as well as support the team internally delivering their projects.

Key accountabilities:

Technical Delivery + Provide expert level knowledge in pipeline inspection, compliance and integrity management systems.
+ Provide expert PSSR and PSR knowledge to lead projects and bids related to compliance and act as competent person, Gas Responsible Person etc.
+ Provide expertise in audits and gap analysis of integrity management systems.
+ Deliver MAPD, TD1 audits, Written Scheme of Examinations
+ Lead HSE related tasks and support close out of actions
+ Carry out site visits, support inspections and technical evaluations
+ Provide solutions to manage risk, repair and inspection planning
+ Provide expertise in onshore pipeline and piping systems for transmission, distribution and LNG.
People development + Support engineer's competency development through mentoring and training
+ Support a culture of learning within the team, through empowerment, ensuring they are supported and developed to achieve their potential as well as driving continuous improvement and service delivery.
Commercial + Lead bids and develop execution methodologies to win projects
+ Manage projects to deliver as-sold margins. Identifying opportunities for additional scopes and variations
+ Manage sub-contractors and client interfacing
+ Deliver projects, as well as support section in identifying new opportunities/clients to grow terminals, MOD and onshore product pipeline integrity services
+ Support department to achieve its annual targets by supporting proposals preparations, client meetings and man-hours estimates for pricing


What We Offer

We place great value on all our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we recognise personal needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package that puts you first, including;


Fantastic career progression opportunities, with the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn. Non-contractual profit share scheme Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use) Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to 570) Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.



About you

Our Integrity Advisory Section contains experts from across a diverse spectrum of disciplines and market sectors and therefore there are a range of skills, behaviours and experience that we feel are essential for you to bring to this role:


Demonstrates expert knowledge and experience in the field of PSSR/PSR legislation and compliance via: + Previous experience in role such as PSSR Competent Person or Pipeline Technical Authority, Gas Responsible Person
+ Deep understanding of gas systems for transmission, distribution and LNG
+ Knowledge of Pipeline integrity management systems, HSE guidelines and best practices
+ Site and inspection experience
Commercially aware with ability to work within available budget, support team efficiency and development effort requirements to support bids Effectively plans, defines and communicates internally and externally. Support resource planning and competency development Builds and maintains a strong network of internal and external contacts and relationships, using these to support client meetings, sales efforts and developing proposals Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Communicates with authority and conviction, demonstrating an ability to engage and influence Chartership status or working towards obtaining chartership status Degree qualification or working towards obtaining a degree qualification in mechanical engineering or similar field. Full UK Driving License is essential due to the frequent site visits.

Our Asset Advisory team is predominantly based out of our Loughborough office. However we offer hybrid working arrangements to reflect the requirement to regularly travel to project site locations throughout the UK as and when required. A base location in the midlands - South of England may therefore be preferable.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.