Gas Design Manager

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Forces‑friendly

Job summary

Network Plus in Worsley is seeking a Gas Designer to lead detailed drawings from site surveys through to final design documentation. You will work closely with experienced engineers and project teams across UK sites, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role covers end‑to‑end design phases, CDM 2015 adherence, and regular client liaison, with a competitive salary and full benefits. Experience with gas mains and IGEM standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications desirable; experience, however, will be considered.
• Experience with intermediate‑pressure and high‑pressure gas mains.
• Knowledge of IGEM standards and CDM 2015 awareness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches and identify trends.
• Develop high‑quality concepts, work with the team on iterations and design, seek feedback from stakeholders.
• Work on all design phases of projects, including project set‑up, programming, design and CDM documentation.
• Request and review STAT plans.
• Provide technical design support to other members of the design team.
• Collaborate with internal and client design teams and external consultants.
• Respond to and resolve issues with clients and subcontractors.
• Produce weekly design reports for Design Manager.
• Complete site visits and surveys for detailed designs & as‑laid drawings.
• Represent the company and arrange pre‑design and walk‑off meetings with the client.
• Ensure CDM 2015 compliance throughout the design process.
• Create and maintain H&S files throughout project stages.
• Produce high‑quality detailed drawings, plans and general arrangements.
• Work with Framework Manager, Project Manager and Design Manager to meet budget and time constraints.
• Assist with design queries during construction from the on‑site team.
• Take designs through the client’s G17 governance process.
• Travel across the UK to sites for tender events and design reviews.

Skills

AutoCAD

Gas mains design

IGEM standards

Excel

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

CDM 2015 awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Description

As a Gas Designer you will play a key role in the design process, from site surveys through to the production of detailed drawings, while developing your technical expertise and working closely with experienced engineers and project teams.

Department: Cadent

Location: Worsley

Compensation: £50,000 - £65,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends.
• Develop high-quality concepts, working with the team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders.
• Work on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and CDM documentation.
• Request and review STAT plans.
• Provide technical design support to other members of the design team.
• Collaborate with internal design team, client design team, and external consultants to execute creative projects.
• Respond to and resolve issues with external parties such as the client, third‑party organisations and subcontractors.
• Produce a weekly design report and present information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.
• Complete regular site visits and surveys to gather information for detailed designs & as‑laid drawings.
• Represent the company and arrange pre‑design and walk‑off meetings with the client.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process.
• Produce and update the H&S file throughout various stages of the project, ensuring it is up to date and available at the project’s end.
• Create high‑quality detailed technical drawings, plans and general arrangements.
• Work alongside the Framework Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client.
• Assist with design queries during construction from the on‑site team.
• Take designs through the client’s G17 governance process.
• Travel across the UK to sites for tender events and in‑progress design reviews.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Engineering qualifications desirable; experience, however, will be considered.
• Experience working on intermediate‑pressure and high‑pressure gas mains.
• Experience designing high‑profile projects in the gas industry.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering specifications that apply to the gas industry (IGEM standards).
• Awareness of CDM 2015.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD.
• Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and organise workload across multiple projects.
• Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces‑friendly. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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