Network Analyst

Northern Gas; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Network Analyst to join their Investment Programme team. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity and safety of gas assets, with responsibilities ranging from modelling connections to supporting hydrogen integration. The ideal candidate will possess a technical mindset and a full UK driving licence. This position is critical in shaping the future of gas transportation and working on innovative energy projects, including the ambitious East Coast Hydrogen initiative.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Passion for protecting and optimising essential infrastructure.
• Experience in engineering or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infrastructure meets demand safely and reliably.
• Model new connections and analyse renewable gas integration.
• Support the East Coast Hydrogen project.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Technical understanding of gas assets

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Salary from £35,738 + U p to 10% bonus

Fixed Term Contract 24 months, 40 Hours Per Week

Based at our offices Doxford Park, Sunderland

Ready to shape the future of energy?

Join Northern Gas Networks (NGN) as a Network Analyst , playing a role in the integrity, safety, and resilience of our gas assets. This is an engineering-led role, demanding a technical, analytical mindset and a passion for protecting and optimising essential infrastructure that serves millions.

Working as part of the Investment Programme team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gas transportation by ensuring our infrastructure meets demand safely, reliably, and efficiently; not just for today's energy demands, but for the hydrogen-powered future.

You will work on a variety of projects, from modelling new connections to analysing how renewable gas and hydrogen will fit into the system. The work is diverse, one day you could be investigating pressure issues on the network, on the next, running models to test the impact of connecting new green energy sources. You will also play a key part in supporting our ambitious East Coast Hydrogen (ECH) project, which is set to transform the way energy is delivered across the region.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role...