Gas Network Engineer

Hunter Savage; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure business seeks a Gas Network Engineer in Northern Ireland. The role involves overseeing operational activities and leading projects while ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant gas industry experience and skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and safety compliance.

Benefits

Ongoing investment in training and professional development

Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects

Stable work environment with strong health & safety culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in the natural gas industry.
• Strong experience in field operations and maintenance.
• Streetworks Supervisor certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee operational and maintenance activities.
• Lead infrastructure upgrade and extension projects.
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Compliance

Education

Engineering qualification or technical certification

Job description

Job Title: Gas Network Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading infrastructure business supporting energy distribution across Northern Ireland. They are seeking a Gas Network Engineer to support the safe delivery, maintenance and development of their utility network. This role is ideal for someone with a background in utilities or infrastructure, who enjoys hands-on engineering challenges, managing operational projects, and ensuring safety and quality across the network.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Industry-leading energy business with a growing footprint in NI

2. Broad technical role across network planning, operations and maintenance

3. Strong salary package with excellent benefits.

The Role:
• Plan and oversee day-to-day operational and maintenance activities across the distribution network
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical procedures and service standards
• Lead infrastructure upgrade and extension projects from concept to completion, including design and cost estimation
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as contractors, councils and customers to ensure seamless delivery
• Monitor project performance, manage complaints, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance
• Manage budgets and approve contractor payments within agreed frameworks
• Participate in a 24/7 emergency response rota (shared) to support continuity of service
• Produce technical reports and updates for management as required

The Person:
•At least 5 years’ experience within the natural gas industry including experience in live gas operations
• Strong experience in field operations, maintenance, and/or construction management
• Proven leadership in project delivery, team supervision, or contractor oversight
• Streetworks Supervisor certification.
• Comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders and working as part of a high-performing team
• Full UK/EU driving licence
Desirable:
• Prior participation in on-call/emergency response systems
• Engineering qualification or technical certification related to utilities or energy systems

The Reward:
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Ongoing investment in training and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Stable and supportive work environment with a strong health & safety culture

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For a confidential discussion about this Gas Network Engineer opportunity, contact Calum Cowie at [e-mail].
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