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Gas Quality Engineer

Date:  27 Jul 2026
Location: 

Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA Peterborough, GB, PE7 8FD Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY Sherwood Park, GB, NG15 0ED Bristol, GB, BS34 8YU Aberdeen, GB, AB10 1YE Livingston, GB, EH54 8AF

Company:  National Gas
Requisition ID:  3014

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

UK-wide role

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site
Travel: Regular (national)
Location requirement: Based within the UK

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're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

 

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the role

As a Gas Quality Engineer, you'll provide specialist technical expertise that helps keep the UK's gas transmission network safe, compliant, and operating reliably. You'll shape how we monitor and manage gas quality across the network, while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon energy future.

Why this role matters

Everyday, National Gas relies on accurate gas quality data to ensure the gas transported through our network meets regulatory requirements, supports energy billing accuracy, and protects critical infrastructure. This role sits at the centre of that activity, providing expert guidance on gas quality systems, policies, and assets across the UK.
 
It's also an exciting time to join. As the energy system evolves, you'll help prepare our network for new energy vectors including hydrogen and carbon dioxide, influencing future asset strategies, innovation programmes, and major infrastructure projects that will shape the UK's energy future.

What you'll be doing

  • Collaborating with system integrators, suppliers, operations, and project delivery teams to provide expert advice on gas analyser systems, local odorisation systems, analytical techniques, gas composition, and gas processing
  • Providing gas quality expertise for customer connection projects, including the integration of biogas supplies into the National Transmission System
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry codes, standards, and National Gas policies, procedures, and specifications
  • Providing specialist technical support to operations teams to maintain and optimise gas analysis equipment performance and reliability
  • Supporting commercial and project activities through technical input into contracts, project scopes, tender events, and supplier evaluations
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, specifications, and industry standards
  • Identifying best practice and lessons learned, ensuring they're embedded into future gas transmission projects and engineering activities
  • Providing technical expertise that supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of critical gas transmission infrastructure across the UK

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing engineering decisions, and making a visible impact on nationally important infrastructure.
 
Essential
  • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as chemical engineering or chemistry
  • Knowledge and experience of using gas analysers for natural gas measurements
  • Extensive chemistry/technical support skills, knowledge, and experience on analytical systems and supporting instrumentation systems
  • Knowledge and experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of assets found on Gas Transmission operational sites
  • Experience in applying technical standards and specifications, and resolving technical issues and queries
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions
  • Full UK driving licence

 

Desirable
  • Prior experience of performing gas analysis measurements of hydrogen and/or CO2 for CCUS
  • Experience supporting major infrastructure, energy, or utilities projects

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 up to 6%
  • Company car (subject to business mileage)
  • 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
  • Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're 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

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