Network Support Manager – Gas

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of safe and sustainable gas solutions seeks a Network Support Manager to ensure compliance and integrity in gas operations across Guernsey. The ideal candidate has a deep background in gas distribution, with strong leadership skills and an engineering degree. This role offers a unique chance to impact the energy sector while supporting safe operations and managing technical teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Gas Safety Management

Risk Management

Operational Control

Stakeholder Management

GIS Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Gas Network Modeling 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, 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 proper qualifications and audits.
3. Gas Distribution Operational Control: Record and monitor all operations under Safe Control procedures, ensuring proper 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 modeling, odour monitoring, operational process mapping, and maintain accurate 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 looking for an experienced Gas Distribution Support Manager who is keen to relocate from the United Kingdom to Guernsey, 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 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 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 real impact in the energy sector.