Engineering Manager – Systems Engineering

Astute’s Power Team are working with a global technical services and engineering consultancy to recruit for a Principal Integrity Engineer, specialising in Pressure Systems, to join their expanding Asset Integrity management team. This is a senior, permanent opportunity where you’ll lead the delivery of high-value engineering solutions, supporting major clients across the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors – including CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities. Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Integrity Engineer role: Carrying out integrity assessments of defective or degraded power plant components operating at both low and high temperatures, using techniques such as reverse engineering calculations, fracture mechanics and finite element analysis (FEA). Supporting and delivering power plant inspections, including steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys and structural/support assessments. Evaluating materials performance, degradation mechanisms and remaining life to inform asset management decisions. Providing mechanical engineering expertise to support plant operations, maintenance and long-term reliability. Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies. Reviewing inspection findings and making informed run / repair / replace recommendations. Producing clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets. Preparing technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting business development activities. At minimum a degree in mechanical engineering or similar The Principal Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who has: Experience with Integrity assessment of defective power plant components – low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis). Strong organisational and project management skills Salary and benefits of the Principal Integrity Engineer role Competitive Salary Flexible and hybrid working. Ad-hoc travel across UK & Europe Company pension contributions. Private medical insurance. Health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative….