Lead Gas Network Engineer (GTC)
Job Location: Field
Additional Location Information: Midlands (Birmingham, Oxford, Stoke on Trent)
Salary: £48,556 - £57,141
Contract type: Permanent
Posting End Date: 20/01/2026
Purpose of this role
Responsible for the delivery activities of GTC’s gas network assets and the delivery of related work programmes and processes as allocated.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Assist in ensuring gas assets are maintained and operated in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Ensure company operations comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 and DSEAR (including Initiator and Appraiser roles).
* Undertake audits, site inspections and provide technical advice to ensure compliance with company policies and the fitness for purpose of assets and activities, including work in progress audits for construction and maintenance activities.
* Proactively manage hazards and risks identified by contractors and delivery partners; take ownership of their resolution, develop, and deliver appropriate action plans.
* Work without direct supervision to evaluate and assess complex engineering solutions to network challenges, providing recommendations that align to business requirements and priorities.
* Ensure assigned work programmes are completed in time and to budget, including complex asset condition and risk surveys (e.g., CDS surveys, PSSR surveys, MOB surveys) and non‑complex work programmes.
* Manage contractors, delivery partners or direct staff undertaking work on assigned projects or processes.
* Support ongoing maintenance of company accreditations.
* Respond to network emergencies to provide site presence, leadership (including Bronze Commander), or assistance where required, incident investigation including RIDDOR and GSMR.
* Perform any other duties as required by the manager.
Qualifications
* Eng Tech membership with a Professional Engineering Institution.
* Level 4 qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline or working towards one.
Experience / Knowledge
* Significant operational experience.
* Significant knowledge and implementation of current legislation, technical standards & specifications, codes of practice and recommendations relating to gas systems and operations.
Abilities / Skills
* Team working.
* Attention to detail.
* Good written and oral skills.
Desirable
* IEng membership with a Professional Engineering Institution.
* Relevant SHEA card.
* NRSWA Supervisor.
* CSCS registration.
* AE and CP up to 7 bar.
* GL/5 initiator.
* Contract management.
* Building Regulations relating to multi‑occupancy buildings and IGEM G/5.
* Operation of PRIs.
Conditions of Employment
* Criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – due to going into customers’ homes.
* Participation in a standby rota.
* Hold a driving licence.
What Can You Expect From Us
* Cost‑of‑living annual pay review.
* Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Referral payment of £1,000 (net of tax) for successful referrals.
* Hybrid working for eligible roles.
* Development opportunities to reach career aspirations.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you’re interested, apply as soon as possible.
GTC is part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group. Join our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.
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