Lead Gas Network Engineer

BUUK Infrastructure; Sunderland Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Gas Network Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of gas assets while providing technical guidance and overseeing projects. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, with ample opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers the chance to contribute to a mission that aims to accelerate the UK's transition to net zero. Join a company that prioritizes your wellbeing and career aspirations.

Benefits

Company Car

Annual Cost of Living Pay Increase

Company Pension Contributions

33 Days Holiday

Enhanced Parental Leave

Referral Bonus

Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• EngTech membership required within 6 months of starting.
• Experience with complex asset-related surveys is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate gas assets per company policies.
• Oversee contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Respond to network emergencies and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Technical Communication

Team Collaboration

Proactive Problem Solving

Asset Management

Education

EngTech membership

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Location: North East (Newcastle, Leeds, Sunderland, Cleveland, and Durham)

Expiry: 17/01/2025 23:59

Contract: Permanent

The Vacancy

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

GTC, who are part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for a Lead Gas Network Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission of ‘making lasting connections with our customers to improve their lives’.

As the Lead Gas Network Engineer, your key responsibilities are:

• Ensure gas assets are maintained and operated in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Undertake audits, site inspections, and provide technical advice on a range of distribution assets.
• Proactively deal with hazards and risks identified by contractors and delivery partners.
• Evaluate and assess complex engineering solutions to network challenges.
• Oversee contractors, delivery partners, and direct staff undertaking work on assigned projects.
• Ensure the fitness for purpose, calibration, and issue of operational equipment.
• Undertake activities to support ongoing maintenance of company accreditations.
• Respond to network emergencies to provide site presence, leadership, or assistance where required and carry out incident investigation.
• Participate in a standby rota.

About you:

• EngTech membership with a Professional Engineering Institution within 6 months of commencement.
• Full UK Driving license.
• Experience of undertaking complex asset-related surveys, including multi-occupancy buildings.
• Team player with a proactive approach to your work.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbally.

What can you expect from us:

• Salary of £47,050 - £55,369, depending on demonstrable knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Company car.
• At least the cost of living pay increase every year.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 10.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• £1,000 net of tax to refer friends and family.
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do. Please ask us about flexible working options.

Our group

Our group of companies designs, constructs, owns, and operates utility infrastructure networks throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. We are the only partner to the new-build sector delivering infrastructure for all utilities – from gas, electricity, water, and wastewater to future-proof fibre and heat networks.

What's the best thing about BUUK?

We asked our people.

From the supportive culture and opportunities to grow, to the great friends and chocolate brownies, our people tell us what they love most about working at BUUK.

We all matter.

Find out about our supportive culture.

Hear how our shared sense of mutual respect and belonging underpins our culture and supports us all.

Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision, mission, and values are the foundations and the future of BUUK. They are what we stand for, how we live and work, where we are going and how we’ll get there. They connect, guide, and unite us all, underpinning and strengthening our commitment to be our best and do our best for our customers, stakeholders, the environment, communities – and for one another.