We're so much more than an energy company.
We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet.
One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities.
At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.
but supplying energy is just part of what we do.
We're making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero.
By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we're making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.
Chief Technical Engineer Location: Flexible UK sites with hybrid working Overview Are you ready to shape the future of engineering in the UK and Ireland? As Chief Technical Engineer, you'll take on a strategic leadership role that influences industry standards, drives innovation, and ensures British Gas, Bord Gis Energy and Centrica remain at the forefront of technical excellence.
This is your opportunity to lead groundbreaking work in gas and electrical engineering, champion safety and compliance, and create solutions that transform customer experiences.
If you thrive on solving complex challenges, shaping strategy, and driving progress, this role puts you at the heart of engineering transformation supporting the green energy transition.
About the role Lead technical engineering strategy and innovation across the 7000 strong field engineering team, providing engineering expertise, assurance and support to operational leaders.
Ensure robust technical safety and assurance across all operations, embedding compliant and future-proof safety practices into every aspect of our engineering work.
Ensure safety and compliance are embedded in every project and process.
Influence and collaborate with manufacturers and Government to shape the future of the engineering and service sectors
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and growth mindset, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and smarter ways of working.
Oversee Diagnostic & Innovation Labs, Technical Support, Safety Assurance, Technical Excellence and Field Capability teams.
Define and govern engineering standards, balancing compliance with efficiency and innovation.
Provide expert input to the Engineering Academy to shape current and future training requirements aligned to strategic and technological needs.
Oversee and sign off all technical content
- standards, guidance, training and materials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with strategy.
Partner closely with recognised Trade Unions to drive collaborative progress across the engineering industry.
Chartered in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
A Master's degree is preferred.
Strong knowledge of mechanical (gas preferred) and or/electrical systems and deep understanding of the engineering and service markets including regulatory regime, market trends and workforce dynamics.
Ideally, experience of working with Trade Unions at a senior level, building constructive, collaborative relationships.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you.
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