Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the gas and energy sector seeks a Network Support Manager to oversee operations and compliance for their networks in Guernsey. The role involves coordinating safety, managing personnel competencies, and ensuring operational integrity while supporting a team in achieving their objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and substantial experience in gas operations, along with a passion for sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Safe Control of Operations (SCO).
• 5+ years in operations or asset management.
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gas operations and manage safety compliance.
• Maintain personnel competency registers.
• Oversee network modeling and operational data management.

Skills

Gas Distribution Compliance & Competency

Risk Management

Operational Control

Team Management

GIS Knowledge

Gas Safety Regulations

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)

Tools

Gas Network Modeling 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 oversee 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 maintaining accurate network records.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry
• Experience 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
• Results-driven with a high standard of work
• High integrity, adaptable, and able to manage pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach
• Full driving license and ability to pass a police check
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)
• Experience with gas network modeling 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.