Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Network Support Manager in a leading gas and energy solutions company. This role involves overseeing safe operations across gas networks and ensuring compliance with high safety standards, as well as managing operational tasks and team delivery across multiple sites in Guernsey.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in gas industry experience.
• Experience within Safe Control of Operations.
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gas operations and manage safety impacts.
• Maintain personnel competency registers and conduct audits.
• Oversee network modelling and operational process mapping.

Skills

Gas Safety Compliance

Network Integrity

Data Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Gas Network Modelling Tools

GIS

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 authorized personnel, validate competencies, and work with engineers to ensure proper 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: Assist in reducing asset risk, support network integrity decisions, and evaluate strategies for risk reduction and growth.
5. Operational Oversight & Data Management: Oversee network modelling, odour monitoring, and operational process mapping; 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 successful delivery of objectives set by senior leadership.

We are looking for an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager who is keen to relocate from the United Kingdom to Guernsey or Ireland.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry
• Experience working within a 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 focus on delivering results on time and to a high standard
• High integrity, adaptable, and able to manage pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Full driving licence and able to pass a police check
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)
• Experience using 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 is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization making a real impact in the energy sector.