Policy Engineer

Policy Engineer

£53,461 to £67,000

Warwick (Hybrid, 2/3 days a week)

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

Are you ready to make a real impact on the way our energy infrastructure operates? Join our dynamic Engineering Policy team and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the technical standards that keep the UK’s gas transmission network running safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

As a Policy Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to set and uphold the engineering standards that underpin every stage of our gas transmission assets’ lifecycle, from design and construction to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. Your work will directly influence how we deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions across the country.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborating with subject matter experts and engineering teams to develop, review, and maintain technical standards for gas transmission.
• Managing and improving processes for the creation, approval, and implementation of engineering policies.
• Ensuring our standards meet business needs and comply with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting responses to technical queries and deviations, and communicating updates through engineering bulletins.
• Representing the company on external standards bodies and contributing to industry best practices.
• Driving innovation and efficiency by supporting business change, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Helping to develop IT tools and systems that enable effective reporting and decision-making.

About you

You’re a natural collaborator and clear communicator, able to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Your proactive, analytical approach means you thrive on solving complex problems and driving positive change.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Relevant engineering and industry experience (ideally in gas transmission or distribution but not essential)
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements and engineering policy documents
• Experience in technical writing, reviewing, and editing for technical audiences
• Proven ability to scrutinize technical documentation, drawings, and systems
• Working knowledge of project management, change management, and governance processes
• Excellent IT literacy and business acumen
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)
• In-depth technical understanding of gas transmission / distribution assets
• Experience delivering business change and innovative solutions

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice 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/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 
• Flexible working hours 
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office 
• Free parking 

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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