Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in energy solutions is seeking a Network Support Manager to ensure high safety standards across gas networks in Guernsey. The role demands oversight of operations, compliance, and asset integrity while managing a small team. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering and extensive gas industry experience, with a passion for safety and sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry.
• Experience in Safe Control of Operations (SCO).
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across gas networks to ensure operational safety.
• Maintain registers of authorised personnel and validate competencies.
• Oversee data management and operational process mapping.

Skills

Gas Safe Operations Oversight

Gas Distribution Compliance & Competency

Operational Control

Asset Integrity Support

Operational Oversight & Data Management

Team Management

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

GIS

Gas network modelling tools

Job description

Job Title: Network Support Manager – Gas

Location: Based in Guernsey (Our client is looking for someone based in the UK to relocate)

Our client, a leading provider of safe, reliable, and sustainable gas and energy solutions, is seeking a Network Support Manager to provide independent oversight of the safe control of operations across Gas networks and operational sites in Guernsey. This role ensures the highest standards of safety and compliance, focusing on network integrity, capital projects, and the accurate and timely update of network records.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Gas Safe Operations Oversight: Coordinate activities across networks, manage operational impacts, and resolve conflicts affecting safety and supply.
2. Gas Distribution Compliance & Competency: Maintain registers of authorised personnel, validate competencies, and collaborate with engineers to ensure qualifications and audit completion.
3. Gas Distribution Operational Control: Record and monitor all operations under Safe Control procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and procedural integrity.
4. Gas Distribution Asset Integrity Support: Support risk reduction strategies, assist in network integrity decisions, and evaluate growth strategies.
5. Operational Oversight & Data Management: Oversee network modelling, odour monitoring, operational process mapping, and maintain accurate digital and GIS records, network failure data, and Synergi models.
6. Team & Service Delivery: Manage 2 Technical Assistants across Jersey and Guernsey, ensuring objectives set by senior leadership are met.

We are seeking an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager willing to relocate from the UK to Guernsey or Ireland.

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry
• Experience working within Safe Control of Operations (SCO)
• 5+ years in operations or asset management
• Familiar with GIS and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer
• Strong results-oriented focus, high standards
• High integrity, adaptable, capable of managing pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Full driving licence and ability to pass police check
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)
• Experience with Gas network modelling tools
• Background in risk management and mains/service replacement
• Knowledge of COMAH and meter asset management

If you are passionate about safety, infrastructure, and sustainable energy, this opportunity offers a chance to join a forward-thinking organization making a significant impact in the energy sector.