Lead Engineer Gas Networks

Rise Technical Recruitment; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Lead Engineer to cover a Midlands patch in the gas distribution sector. This permanent position involves ensuring the maintenance and operation of gas network assets while leading a team. The ideal candidate should have senior-level experience in gas distribution engineering, a full UK driving license, and be working towards Engtech membership. A competitive salary package is offered with additional benefits including a car allowance and generous leave.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

Superb pension

25 days leave

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in Gas Distribution engineering.
• Experience of undertaking complex asset related surveys.
• Membership or working towards membership of Engtech.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Full time, permanent field based role covering a Midlands patch.
• Ensure gas network assets are maintained and operated satisfactorily.
• Team lead direct staff and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure the fitness for purpose of operational equipment.

Skills

Experience in Gas Distribution engineering

Ability to undertake complex asset related surveys

Team leadership

Full UK driving licence

Education

Membership or working towards membership of Engtech

Job description

Lead Engineer – Gas Distribution Networks

Home/Field Based covering a Midlands Patch – (Stoke, Birmingham, Oxford)

£48,000 – £57,000 plus car/car allowance plus superb pension plus 25 days leave

37.5 Hours Monday – Friday plus standby rota for emergencies

Are you an experienced Utilities/Gas Engineer, with experience of operation and maintenance activities, on gas distribution networks?

If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for a permanent role, covering a regional patch, for a large, national utilities infrastructure provider.

The company have a superb reputation both for professionalism and for how they look after and progress their staff.

This is a senior and responsible role offering autonomy and the chance to work regionally rather than nationally.

The Role

• Full time, permanent field based role covering a Midlands patch for a large utilities company.
• Ensure gas network assets are maintained and operated satisfactorily including undertaking audits and site inspections.
• Team lead direct staff (up to 6) and also manage subcontractors.
• Ensure the fitness for purpose of operational equipment.

The Person

• Experience at a senior level in Gas Distribution engineering.
• Experience of undertaking complex asset related surveys.
• Membership or working towards membership of Engtech.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.