Network Support Manager – Gas

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

Job summary

A leading provider of gas and energy solutions is seeking a Network Support Manager to oversee operations and ensure safety compliance across gas networks. The position requires relocation to Guernsey, where you'll manage safety procedures, assist in risk reduction strategies, and work with a technical team to maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across gas networks, manage operational impacts.
• Maintain registers of authorised personnel and validate competencies.
• Oversee network modelling and operational process mapping.

Skills

Gas Safety Management

Operational Control

Risk Management

Data Management

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, 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 authorised personnel, validate competencies, and work with engineers to ensure appropriate 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: 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; 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 successful delivery of objectives set by senior leadership.

We are looking for an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager who is keen to relocate from the United Kingdom to Guernsey or Ireland.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years’ experience in the gas industry
• Experience working within a 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 focus on delivering results on time and to a high standard
• High integrity, adaptable, and able to manage pressure and shifting priorities
• Self-starter with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Full driving licence and able to pass a police check
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (UK)
• Experience using 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.