Lead Gas Engineer (NC02)

SGN; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A gas utility company is seeking a Lead Gas Engineer to work on gas service and mains replacement activities. This role requires qualifications GN01 and GN02, and emphasizes teamwork and excellent customer service skills. You will be responsible for safe excavation work and may have mentoring duties. Competitive salary up to £40.4k with a £6000 sign-on bonus is offered, reflecting a commitment to both employee growth and safety in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• A full and valid driving licence is essential.
• Qualified NCO2s are required for this position.
• Comfortable with technology for using field-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Working on gas service/mains replacement activities.
• Excavating for laying and repairing gas pipes.
• Mentoring trainee engineers.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Teamwork

Friendly and approachable attitude

Comfortable with technology

Education

GN01

GN02 (Mainlayer)

NRSWA

ELR

SCO 1,2,4,5

Job description

Lead Gas Engineer (NCO2 - Mainlayer)

Location: Poole, Ashford, Godstone, Epsom, Orpington, Shoreham

£36.3k per annum with an increase to £40.4k upon successful completion of probationary period (plus £6000 sign‑on bonus*)

Once you’re qualified, your earning potential increases, with further opportunities to enhance your income.

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Are you looking for job security and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive team?

We are looking for Qualified NCO2s to join our team of Gas Engineers! SGN has an outstanding reputation for building safe experiences for our customers through delivering their gas safely, reliably, and efficiently.

I help to keep people safe and warm by…

• Working predominately on gas service/mains replacement activities, excavating in public and private highways for the laying and repairing of gas pipes
• Being in a variety of outdoor environments, working safely and as part of a team
• Using computer field systems
• Achieving high standards of safety and technical competence
• Opportunity to mentor trainee engineers

What you’ll need

• A friendly and approachable attitude when working as part of a team, with excellent customer service skills
• Qualifications (Required): GN01, GN02 (Mainlayer)
• Qualifications (Preferred but not essential): NRSWA, ELR, SCO 1,2,4,5
• A full and valid driving licence is essential
• Comfortable with technology (for using field‑based systems)

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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