Network Support Manager – Gas

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

Job summary

A leading gas and energy provider seeks a Network Support Manager for operations across Gas networks in Guernsey. The role emphasizes safety and compliance, managing a team, and ensuring network integrity and asset management strategies. A degree in engineering or relevant experience is required. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the gas industry.
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
• Experience working within Safe Control of Operations (SCO).

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operations across gas networks.
• Ensure compliance and maintain personnel registers.
• Manage technical team ensuring objectives are met.

Skills

Gas Safety Management Regulations

Risk Management

Data Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

GIS

Gas Network Modelling Tools

Job description

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:

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 qualifications and audits are up to date.
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 digital and GIS records, network failure data, and models.
6. Team & Service Delivery: Manage 2 Technical Assistants across Jersey and Guernsey, ensuring objectives set by senior leadership are met.

We are seeking an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager eager to relocate from the UK to Guernsey or 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
• Familiarity with GIS and UK Gas Safety Management Regulations
• Gas Safe Registered Engineer
• Strong results orientation, high integrity, adaptability, and ability to manage pressure
• 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 real impact in the energy sector.