Management of Change - Electrical Engineer
Salary: £51,000 - £65,000 + benefits (including bonus, pension, and private healthcare)
Location: Bristol
About Us
We are a leading force in the energy sector, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for the future of gas transmission. Our teams are passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity. Join us and help shape the future of energy infrastructure.
About the Role
As a Change Management Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all modifications to our assets are managed through a robust change process. You'll be responsible for overseeing low and medium risk modifications within your region, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and security obligations. This is a strategic and autonomous position, working closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver safe and effective change.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing low and medium risk modifications in line with the National Gas Management of Change Policy.
* Providing technical and process advice to modification initiators.
* Ensuring the quality and scope of modification assessments are suitable and sufficient.
* Authorising work packs and commissioning activities within your area of competence.
* Collaborating with discipline engineers and referring higher-risk or complex changes to central teams.
* Monitoring and proactively closing out modifications, ensuring all actions and records are completed.
* Acting as a subject matter expert and mentor for regional teams on the change management process.
* Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, including HSE, designers, contractors, and operational teams.
About You
You are a pragmatic, solutions-focused engineer with a passion for safe and effective change. Your strong communication and influencing skills enable you to work collaboratively across teams. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key Requirements & Experience
Key Achievements & Experience
Essential:
* Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
* 3–5 years' experience in design or construction management.
* Strong knowledge of the National Transmission System (NTS), asset base, and operational processes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong teamworking, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
* Proven problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach.
Desirable:
* Professional accreditation (Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards).
* Background in electrical engineering.
* Knowledge of change management processes.
* Experience in an operational or engineering capacity within the gas industry or other high-hazard environments.
What We Can Offer
* Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
* 26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
* Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
* An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
* Death in service 10x your basic salary
* Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
* Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
* Professional development and career progression
* Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
* Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role
Inclusive Recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.
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