Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas and energy solutions provider seeks a Network Support Manager to oversee operations in Guernsey. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and network integrity. Candidates must possess extensive experience in gas management and be willing to relocate. This is an opportunity to contribute to essential safety and infrastructure within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry, preferably in a management role.
• Experience with Safe Control of Operations (SCO) and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations.
• Familiarity with risk management and asset management principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gas operations across networks, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage compliance registers and validate personnel competencies.
• Oversee operational documentation and procedural integrity.

Skills

Safety Management

Gas Distribution Compliance

Operational Control

Risk Management

Data Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)

Tools

GIS

Gas network modelling tools

Job description

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Job Title:

Network Support Manager – Gas

Location:

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

Job Description:

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 and capital projects, while also overseeing 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 collaborate 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 models like Synergi.
6. Team & Service Delivery: Manage 2 Technical Assistants across Jersey and Guernsey, ensuring the 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
• Familiarity with GIS and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer
• Strong focus on delivering results on time and to high standards
• High integrity, adaptability, and ability to manage pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Full driving license and ability 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

Opportunity:

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.