Gas Manager

Wates Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property maintenance company in the UK is seeking an experienced Gas Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a gas maintenance contract in Barnsley. The role involves managing a team of schedulers and engineers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-performance standards. Successful candidates will have a Domestic Gas Qualification and proven experience in gas contract management. This position offers a chance to be part of a company committed to creating thriving places and sustaining the environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Family-owned company culture

Commitment to sustainability and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a gas contract.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of gas legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the gas contract with a team.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality control.
• Monitor team productivity to meet KPIs for servicing and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Gas legislation understanding

Communication skills

Education

Domestic Gas Qualification

Tools

SMSTS certification

Job description

Gas Manager

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Gas Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our responsive maintenance contract in Barnsley. You will be responsible for managing a team of schedulers and gas engineers, ensuring compliance, quality, and performance across all aspects of the contract.

🔑 Key Accountabilities - Gas Manager

• Oversee the daily running of the gas contract, supported by an established team of schedulers and engineers.
• Ensure full compliance with the Wates Operating Framework and all relevant gas safety regulations.
• Manage quality control across internal teams and subcontractors delivering gas works.
• Provide technical support for ongoing gas-related tasks and projects.
• Monitor and drive team productivity to meet client KPIs for gas servicing and repairs.

✅ To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have

• A valid Domestic Gas Qualification.
• Proven experience managing a gas contract.
• Strong understanding of gas legislation and regulatory requirements.
• SMSTS certification (Site Management Safety Training Scheme - desirable qualification, not a must)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises :

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.