Network Support Manager – Gas

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

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable gas solutions seeks a Network Support Manager to oversee operations across gas networks in Guernsey. This key role involves ensuring compliance to safety standards, managing asset integrity, and leading a team of Technical Assistants. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a passion for enhancing infrastructure in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in the gas industry.
• Experience with Safe Control of Operations (SCO).
• Familiar with UK Gas Safety Management Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across gas networks ensuring compliance.
• Manage the safety and integrity of gas distribution.
• Coordinate activities across teams and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Team Management

Education

Degree in engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)

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, manages network integrity and capital projects, and oversees 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 proper qualifications and audits.
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, 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 seek an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager who is eager to relocate from the UK to Guernsey, Ireland.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 focus, 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 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 is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization making a significant impact in the energy sector.