Network Support Manager – Gas

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

Job summary

A leading provider in the gas and energy sector is seeking a Network Support Manager to oversee operations across gas networks in Guernsey. The role requires ensuring safety compliance, maintaining network integrity, and managing a team to achieve corporate objectives. Ideal candidates will possess an engineering degree, experience in operations management, and familiarity with gas safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry.
• Familiarity with UK Gas Safety Management Regulations.
• Ability to pass a police check and hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate gas Safe Control Operations and manage operational impacts.
• Maintain compliance registers and validate personnel competencies.
• Oversee risk reduction strategies and asset integrity support.

Skills

Gas Safe Operations

Operational Control

Network Integrity

Data Management

Risk 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 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 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: Support risk reduction strategies, assist in network integrity decisions, and evaluate growth opportunities.
5. Operational Oversight & Data Management: Oversee network modelling, odour monitoring, operational process mapping, and maintain accurate digital and GIS records, including 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 achieved.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry
• Experience with 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 able to manage pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a 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.