Salary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) + Up to 10% Bonus (as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme)
Car Allowance of £6500 per annum
Permanent, 41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days
Based at our Burradon Depot
We have multiple opportunities for TOTEX Site Managers to lead safe, efficient, and customer?focused site operations across Northern Gas Networks (NGN). This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how we deliver projects, engage with our communities, and continuously improve our ways of working.
As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for developing team capability, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a safe and supportive working environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our customers while supporting NGN’s commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This is a key line management position, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, and offers the chance to contribute to the tactical direction of both Site Operations and the wider NGN business. You will be expected to bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of our operational delivery.
A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role
In this role you will
Lead site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused project delivery
Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, resolving issues promptly
Ensure all sites are prepared with the right resources and risk assessments completed
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business change across teams
Manage team performance, development, recruitment, and compliance with standards
Collaborate with auditors and line managers to uphold health, safety, and environmental excellence
Participate in standby rotas and support investigations as required
We are looking for
Strong customer focus and stakeholder awareness
Solid understanding of safe working practices
Commercial mindset with a drive for efficiency and innovation
Effective communicator at all levels
Knowledge of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991)
Experience with below and above 7bar gas transmission systems (preferred)
Gas or mains/service laying experience, with willingness to pursue ILM qualification
Desirable - Hold SCO 1, 2, 4, and 5 certifications and be an Authorising Engineer
Why join NGN?
Salary from £53,539 per annum
Up to 10% Bonus per annum (as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme)
Car Allowance of £6500 per annum
25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period
Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay
Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%
Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service
Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more
About NGN
We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women’s/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/ DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.
Next Steps – Simply click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place beginning of March. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at