Gas Engineer - CP & SCO 1, 2, 4 And 5

Urban Connect; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Permanent salary £60,000-£70,000

Excellent package

North West projects

Nationwide opportunities

Potential permanent role

Job summary

Urban Connect are recruiting experienced Gas Engineers for nationwide projects across the UK. Initial work across the North West with opportunities to move to nationwide schemes as the programme grows.

Roles involve supporting safe delivery of gas infrastructure works on major projects, with potential to secure a permanent role with a Tier One national contractor. Competitive pay and an excellent package accompany ongoing project continuity.

Qualifications

• Competent Person & SCO 1-5 qualifications required.
• Experience delivering gas infrastructure and utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out gas infrastructure installation, maintenance and modification works.
• Working on gas mains, services and associated infrastructure.
• Installation, alteration and replacement of gas pipework.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Carrying out gas testing and commissioning activities as required.
• Supporting gas network diversions and infrastructure upgrades.
• Carrying out gas emergency and repair works where required.
• Maintaining safe working areas and site records.

Skills

Competent Person

SCO 1

SCO 2

SCO 4

SCO 5

Job description

Gas Engineers - Nationwide Projects

£400-£500 per day | £60,000-£70,000 salary + excellent package | Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting experienced Gas Engineers to join a Tier One, leading national contractor delivering major gas infrastructure and utility projects across the UK.

The initial requirement is for projects across the North West, with engineers required to support projects nationwide as the programme develops.

Projects can run for several months at a time, providing strong continuity of work, with the opportunity to move from temporary into a permanent position for successful candidates.

The Role

As a Gas Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient delivery of gas infrastructure works across a range of major projects.

Depending on the project, duties may include:

• Carrying out gas infrastructure installation, maintenance and modification works.
• Working on gas mains, services and associated infrastructure.
• Installation, alteration and replacement of gas pipework.
• Working on medium and low-pressure gas networks where suitably qualified.
• Carrying out gas mains connections, disconnections and alterations.
• Working on service laying, renewal and replacement.
• Supporting gas network diversions and infrastructure upgrades.
• Carrying out gas emergency and repair works where required and within relevant competencies.
• Working on existing gas assets and undertaking associated isolation, purging and reinstatement activities.
• Carrying out gas testing and commissioning activities in accordance with project requirements.
• Supporting pressure reduction, control and associated gas network works where appropriately qualified.
• Working alongside site supervisors, project managers, utility teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with relevant gas industry standards, procedures and RAMS.
• Identifying and reporting defects, hazards, site issues and potential risks.
• Maintaining accurate records of work completed, testing and relevant site documentation.
• Ensuring work areas are left safe, secure and compliant following completion.
• Working within strict health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and other site personnel when required.
• Supporting the wider project team with additional gas engineering duties appropriate to your qualifications and competencies.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for experienced Gas Engineers with a strong background in gas infrastructure and utility works.

Candidates will need to hold: Competent Person & SCO 1, SCO 2, SCO 4, and SCO 5

You should be confident working independently, have a strong understanding of safe working practices and be comfortable operating within major infrastructure projects.

Package & Benefits

• £400-£500 per day, depending on experience and competencies
• £60,000-£70,000 permanent salary
• Excellent permanent package
• Initial projects across the North West
• Nationwide opportunities as the programme develops
• Projects potentially lasting several months at a time
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role with a Tier One national contractor

Location

Initial requirement: North West

Longer-term: Nationwide projects

Travel and project requirements will vary depending on the individual scheme, so flexibility to work across different locations will be required.