Field Asset Officer

Timely Recruit Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Timely Recruit Ltd is seeking a Field Asset Officer – Multi-Utility to inspect and audit utility networks across the Midlands and North of England. The role focuses on ensuring works meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards, with a strong emphasis on gas distribution and multi-utility infrastructure.

The candidate should have extensive experience in gas distribution, be comfortable with travel across the region, and possess knowledge of RAMS, Permits to Work, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in gas distribution, utility construction, or asset assurance.
• Experience with gas distribution engineering up to 7 Bar.
• Knowledge of RAMS, COSHH and Permits to Work.
• Strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and audit newly constructed utility networks prior to adoption.
• Carry out assurance checks on existing assets.
• Ensure contractor works comply with technical and safety standards.
• Review RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Identify defects and corrective actions.
• Travel across the region visiting multiple sites per day.

Skills

Gas distribution

Field inspections

Contractor supervision

RAMS & Permits to Work

Health & safety awareness

Tools

IGEM/G/5

Job description

Job Opportunity: Field Asset Officer – Multi-Utility

Location: Field-based – Midlands & North of England

Salary: Up to £55,000

Package

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Private medical insurance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Asset Officer to join a growing independent utility network owner.

This is a field-based role focused on inspecting and auditing newly constructed and existing utility assets, ensuring works meet technical, safety and regulatory standards.

The role is primarily gas-focused, with experience across electricity or wider multi-utility infrastructure highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and audit newly constructed utility networks prior to adoption.
• Carry out assurance checks on existing assets.
• Ensure contractor works comply with relevant technical and safety standards.
• Review RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Identify defects, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and internal teams.
• Complete accurate inspection and audit documentation.
• Travel across the region, typically visiting multiple sites per day.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience within gas distribution, utility construction, operations or asset assurance.
• Strong knowledge of gas distribution engineering up to 7 Bar
• Experience with technical inspections, audits or contractor supervision.
• Knowledge of SCO, SHEA Gas, IGEM/G/5, TD/3 and TD/4.
• Experience with RAMS, COSHH and Permits to Work.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with extensive regional travel.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.