NRO Engineer

NRO Engineer

Locations: Bristol, Warrington or Warwick

Salary: 53,461 - £67,612

About the role

We’re seeking a talented NRO Engineer to act as the regional authority for developing and assuring safe, technically robust operational procedures across Terminals, Compressor Stations, Pipelines and AGIs. Based from Bristol, Warrington or Warwick, you’ll shape isolation strategies, outage configurations and operational procedures that keep our network running safely and efficiently.

You’ll use your engineering expertise to influence planning, support process safety assessments and guide operational decision-making. As the area’s specialist, you’ll challenge designs, validate feasibility on site, and support colleagues in building capability across engineering and operations.

This role suits someone who thrives on technical depth, enjoys problem‑solving in high‑consequence environments, and wants to directly influence the safety and reliability of the National Transmission System.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, review and approval of complex NROs, ensuring safe isolation and operational feasibility.
• Interpret SCO procedures to set accurate isolation boundaries and operational configurations.
• Act as Authorising Engineer or Job Owner when needed, applying independent engineering judgement.
• Carry out site surveys and technical assessments to validate proposed operational activities.
• Influence outage planning, sequencing and feasibility to minimise disruption.
• Contribute technical insight to HAZOP, HAZID, HAZCON and process safety activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities in procedures, risk controls and operational practices.
• Mentor NRO Officers and support wider engineering capability.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of high‑pressure gas transmission systems and isolation strategies.
• Deep knowledge of SCO procedures and experience overseeing complex operational activities.
• Solid grasp of engineering standards, legislation and asset behaviour.
• Extensive experience in engineering, operations or maintenance within gas transmission.
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge constructively.
• Skilled in risk‑based decision‑making in high‑impact operational environments.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong engineering background relevant to high‑pressure gas systems

Desirable:

• Additional training in SCO, process safety or operational engineering.

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
• 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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