Electrical Engineer

£55,900 - £65,500 + up to 6% Bonus

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we are also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the Role

As part of our Engineering Centre of Excellence, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical leadership and support across a portfolio of major capital projects. Working closely with project teams, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions, providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and expert oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

A key focus of the role is driving continuous improvement through design optimisation, simplification, innovation, and standardisation. You will play an important role in ensuring engineering activities remain compliant with relevant legislation, technical standards, and quality requirements, while helping to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes for the business and its customers.

What You'll Do

• Engineering challenge and review of interventions, project scopes and options at key investment milestones 
• Developing and ongoing management of standard design packages and ‘Value Initiatives’. 
• Timely response and approval of project technical queries and deviations to technical standards 
• Proactively capture lessons learned, best practice and innovation to drive efficiencies in design solutions 
• Review, update, communication and implementation of technical standards 
• Identifying, coordinating and implementing innovative methods and solutions  
• Support cost and programme impact assessment of project scope changes on in-flight projects 
• Providing ‘Informed Buyer’ input for commercial activities (including contract documents, Works Information, project scopes, tender events and evaluations) 
• Support Formal Process Safety Assessments, Quality & Inspection activities, Design Reviews and Formal Environmental Engineering Assessments. 
• Support in-house feasibility design activities 
• Support the onboarding of external design organisations 
• T/PM/G/35 Medium Level Assessment (MA/1) activities 
• Provision of advice and support on factory / site inspection, testing and commissioning activities 
• Provide engineering expertise to support manufacturing and supplier Quality Assurance 
• Support the development and implementation of the Gas Transmission QMS (ISO9001) 
• Provide engineering expertise on project incident investigations and follow up activities 
• Proactively capture lessons learned, best practice and innovation to drive efficiencies in design solutions  
• Participate in internal and external working groups to develop, review and implement NG policies, procedures and specifications and industry standards to drive continuous improvement. 

Why this role matters

This role is critical to ensuring our major capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest engineering standards. By providing expert technical leadership, driving innovation and standardisation, and challenging designs to maximise value, you will help shape the future of our network while ensuring compliance, quality, and long-term reliability for our customers and stakeholders.

About You

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions. Comfortable providing expert guidance and constructive challenge, you can influence stakeholders, assess complex engineering issues, and make sound decisions that balance risk, compliance, cost, and performance. With a continuous improvement mindset, you enjoy driving innovation, sharing best practice, and working collaboratively to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Essential

• Degree qualified (BEng or equivalent) or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant engineering experience.
• Incorporated Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Proven experience within a project delivery environment, with detailed knowledge of Electrical Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems, supported by relevant discipline-specific qualifications and training.
• Strong understanding of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets within a regulated engineering environment.
• Experience applying engineering policies, procedures, specifications, and resolving technical issues.
• Good understanding of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements, including Safety by Design principles and CDM Regulations.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive value through design optimisation, innovation, simplification, and standardisation while maintaining compliance with legislative and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge and analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems and deliver successful engineering projects.
• Commitment to professional engineering standards, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of Gas Transmission assets and associated infrastructure.
• Experience of applying ISO 9001 principles and Quality Management Systems within a project delivery environment.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MoC) processes and their application within engineering projects.
• Experience supporting project and financial planning, management, and the development of engineering teams.
• Familiarity with National Grid policies, procedures, and wider business operations.
• Experience working with contractors, regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external engineering organisations.
• Involvement in technical standards development, innovation programmes, or continuous improvement initiatives within an engineering environment.

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit www.gov.uk (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus of up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme.
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental and technology options.
  
  

Inclusive Recruitment

We are building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution.

We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.