Gas Quality & Metering Engineer

Cornerstone; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & EAP

retail and leisure discounts

and many more

Job summary

SGN is seeking a Gas Quality & Metering Engineer to join the Network Asset E&I team in a hybrid, full-time role at Walton Park. The engineer will ensure GSMR and UNC compliance for gas quality and metering systems, support large-scale fiscal metering, and provide expert input across Ofgem reporting and asset lifecycle management.

The role focuses on specialist metering, gas quality monitoring, and contributing to Net Zero initiatives, including biomethane and new entry point projects.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of fiscal flow metering systems, flow measurement technologies, calibration and error reconciliation.
• Experience with gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and analytical systems.
• Familiarity with GSMR, UNC and Ofgem compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing fiscal metering systems, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and error reporting.
• Providing specialist input on gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and analyser systems.
• Delivering Ofgem compliance reporting for Offtakes, Biomethane sites, and entry points across Southern and Scotland networks.
• Leading technical fault investigations and supporting timely resolution.
• Supporting the development and delivery of SGN’s Gas Analyser Condition Monitoring Service.
• Contributing to new entry point projects, including biomethane and hydrogen, aligned with SGN’s Net Zero strategy.
• Championing internal and external working groups leading to meaningful changes in the gas industry.

Skills

Fiscal metering systems

Gas quality monitoring

Gas chromatography

Ofgem compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Gas Quality & Metering Engineer

Walton Park

£55.5k - £66.7k per annum (Depending on experience and scope for progression)

Full-time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Gas Quality & Metering Engineer to join our Network Asset E&I team.

This is a specialist role responsible for ensuring SGN’s compliance of gas quality and metering systems with the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations (GSMR), the Uniform Network Code (UNC), and the Gas (Calculation of Thermal Energy) Regulations.

You will provide technicalexpertisefor our Transmission Network (≥7BarG) supporting our large volumefiscal metering and gas qualitymonitoringequipment,ensuringaccuratereporting to Ofgem.You will also manage technical faults and support the asset lifecycle of gas quality and metering systems, supporting SGN’s growing portfolio of Offtakes, Biomethane Facilities, and Gas Entry Points.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

What you will contribute…

• Managing fiscal metering systems, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and error reporting.
• Providing specialist input on gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and analyser systems.
• Delivering Ofgem compliance reporting for Offtakes, Biomethane sites, and entry points across Southern and Scotland networks.
• Leading technical fault investigations and supportingtimelyresolution.
• Supporting the development and delivery of SGN’s Gas Analyser Condition Monitoring Service.
• Contributing to new entry point projects, including biomethane and hydrogen, aligned with SGN’s Net Zero strategy.
• Championinginternal and external working groups leading to meaningful changes in the gas industry.

What you will need

You will be self-motivated, organised, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Essential:

• HNC (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, or related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of fiscal flow metering systems, flow measurement technologies, calibration, and error reconciliation.
• Experience with gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and associated analytical systems.
• Familiarity with GSMR, UNC and Ofgem compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
• Knowledge of industry settlement processes and billing systems.
• Understanding of calibration and measurement uncertainty calculations.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

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