Design Engineer

Design Engineer - Bacton - £51,529 to £65,000

National Gas has an exciting and important role in achieving net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today. 
 
The Operations team maintain, repair and upgrade 7,666km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, business and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.

About the role

You are a person who likes to take ownership and make decisions that move things forward. We are the workplace that gives you the flexibility to make that happen. Interested? Read on.

As a Design Engineer within the Bacton Design Team, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the technical aspects of a project. 

Your main focus will be to support the design and delivery of various Projects by providing clear guidance and expert advice from your knowledge and experience of either Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or Mechanical Systems.
 
You will use industry and company technical standards and procedures to provide clear instruction and guidance to framework contractors in order to achieve stakeholder acceptance. 

You'll engage effectively with key stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects whilst maintaining safety, quality and environmental practises are embedded in the design process.
 
Fundamental to the Design Engineer role is taking accountability for key activities such as co-ordinating formal process safety and environmental assessments, undertaking, and managing design reviews, co-ordinating approvals and providing technical support to key stakeholders.

What we are looking for

To be success in this role you'll come from an engineering background with Design Engineering experience, ideally in the Oil and Gas industry and hold a minimum of HNC level qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

About us

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone.  Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 
 
At National Gas, we are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.  
   
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