Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of gas and energy solutions seeks a Network Support Manager to ensure safety and compliance in operations across gas networks. The role involves oversight of operations, managing technical teams, and ensuring network integrity through effective data management. Candidates with relevant engineering degrees or significant industry experience are encouraged to apply for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in the gas industry or relevant operational roles.
• Experience with GIS and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations.
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across gas networks to manage safety and compliance.
• Oversee accurate documentation and procedural integrity for operations.
• Manage Technical Assistants and ensure objectives are met.

Skills

Results-oriented

High integrity

Adaptability

Pressure management

Education

Degree in engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)

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 and capital projects, while 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 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 asset risk reduction, network integrity decisions, and evaluate strategies for risk mitigation and growth.
5. Operational Oversight & Data Management: Oversee network modeling, odour monitoring, 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 and ensure objectives set by senior leadership are achieved.

Candidate Profile:

• 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
• Familiarity with GIS and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer
• Results-oriented with high standards
• High integrity, adaptable, and capable of managing pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Full driving license and 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 significant impact in the energy sector.