Operations Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)
GB
Operations Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation
Salary: £51,529 - £65,000 + benefits (including bonus, pension, and company car)
Location: Covering South West of England & Lockerly
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the role
We’re seeking a hands-on Electrical Operations Engineer with a passion for safety and reliability to help power communities and protect critical infrastructure across our transmission network. As the technical lead for Electrical and Instrumentation in the West 5 region covering Bristol to Lockerly and down into the South West of England, you’ll be the key point of escalation, tackling complex challenges in the field, enforcing rigorous safety standards, and driving performance that keeps energy flowing where it matters most.
This role is decisive and practical: you’ll pair technical authority with real-world problem-solving to ensure compliant, efficient operations every day. To support your impact across the region, a company car is provided for work purposes. If you’re energized by a role where your expertise safeguards people, assets, and uptime, and where your decisions make a visible difference, we want you on the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- In this hands-on and impactful role, you will:
- Provide technical leadership and coaching to operational teams
- Act as Authorising Engineer for multi-discipline permits to work
- Conduct competency assessments and workplace evaluations
- Lead defect resolution and prioritise maintenance interventions
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards
- Support design studies with technical input on safety, maintainability, and cost
- Participate in a 24/7 standby rota and act as Incident Controller during emergencies
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
Strong Electrical and/or Instrumentation engineering knowledge
Experience working within a formal permit-to-work system
Excellent project and financial management skills
A deep commitment to personal and process safety
Knowledge of gas transmission regulations and procedures
Ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
High standards of integrity and professionalism
Key Requirements & Experience
- HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Valid UK driving licence
- Working towards Incorporated Engineer status – desirable
- Degree in a relevant engineering subject – desirable
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
Please refer to UK Security Vetting for more information.
What we offer
Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
Death in service 10x your basic salary
Company Car
Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Professional development and career progression
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.
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