Electrical Integrity Engineer (East region)

National Gas; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A key energy provider in the UK is seeking an individual to oversee low and medium risk modifications across the East region. This role demands a degree in electrical engineering and significant experience in the field. Responsibilities include coordinating work packs, leading commissions, and ensuring modifications meet safety standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, double-match pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Financial protection for long-term illness

Excellent family-friendly provisions

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Experience in design or construction management.
• Knowledge of the National Transmission System (NTS) and asset base.
• Professional accreditation (Chartered or Incorporated status) is desirable.
• Experience in operational/engineering roles within the gas industry or other high hazard environments is desirable.
• Full UK car driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee low and medium risk modifications in line with T/PM/G/35.
• Coordinate submission and authorisation of Work Packs.
• Lead commissioning process as required.
• Drive close-out of modifications.
• Provide technical and process advice to modification initiators.
• Ensure quality and scope of modification assessments.
• Monitor and progress stalled modifications.
• Administer temporary modifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

As this role covers the East region of the UK, we're looking for someone who's based within this area. You'll need to travel to our central hub in Peterborough and other operational sites across the East region, a minimum of 3 days a week., Modifications to assets must be carefully assessed and controlled to meet National Gas's safety, environmental, and security obligations. In this role, you'll oversee low and medium risk modifications across the East region, ensuring they follow the correct processes and are delivered to a high standard. What you'll be doing

Responsibilities

• Oversee low and medium risk modifications in line with T/PM/G/35, from Work Pack authorisation to closure.
• Coordinate the submission and authorisation of Work Packs, ensuring design information and assessments are complete.
• Lead the commissioning process where required, within your area of competence or by seeking support from discipline engineers.
• Drive the close‑out of modifications, including system updates and integrity reviews.
• Provide technical and process advice to modification initiators.
• Assure the quality and scope of modification assessments.
• Monitor and progress stalled or legacy modifications to ensure timely completion.
• Refer scope changes to the central team for risk reassessment.
• Administer temporary modifications, ensuring close‑out or extension requests are submitted appropriately.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering
• Significant relevant experience in the electrical engineering field
• Experience in design or construction management
• Knowledge of the National Transmission System (NTS), asset base, and operational practices
• Professional accreditation (Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards) - desirable
• Knowledge of change management processes - desirable
• Experience in operational/engineering roles within the gas industry or other high hazard environments - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

You'll be a pragmatic problem‑solver who values progress over perfection. You'll bring strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, working confidently with others to influence outcomes and drive results. You'll be proactive, detail‑oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and integrity.

About National Gas

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace
• Inclusive recruitment
• We are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.