MCerts Emissions Specialist

MCerts Emissions Specialist

£42,813 to £50,368 + overtime

UK wide travel (midlands is advantageous) - Hybrid, 50/50 onsite & home working

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

As an MCerts Emissions Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in driving sustainability and operational excellence across the national transmission system. If you’re passionate about environmental engineering and want your work to matter, this is your chance to help shape the future of gas transmission in the UK.

As part of our emissions team, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible gas transmission. Your work will directly support our maintenance and project delivery, ensuring we meet our safety, economic, and regulatory obligations. You’ll lead MCerts-certified stack emissions testing and methane leak detection programmes, helping us reduce emissions and drive continuous improvement across the network.

What you'll be doing

• Lead site work delivering both stack and fugitive emissions programmes across the National Transmission System (NTS)
• Maintain high standards of work, equipment calibration, and laboratory accreditation (ISO17025)
• Operate independently, as part of a team, or supervise small teams to achieve business objectives and compliance
• Support and deliver methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) programmes
• Analyse technical data and write reports to inform asset management and drive emissions reduction
• Challenge existing processes and develop innovative solutions to enhance performance
• Liaise with external bodies and trade associations to maximise business value
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across our sites in-line with our annual plan

About you

You’re a proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving positive change. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders will set you up for success in this dynamic, hybrid role.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Fully accredited MCerts Level 1 (will be put on a development plan to achieve Level 2)
• Wide understanding and experience of MCerts-accredited stack emissions testing
• Strong data analysis skills (especially in Microsoft Excel)
• Soft skills - Excellent stakeholder management, planning, and coordination abilities
• Valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel UK-wide including overnights stays on average 50% of the week

Desirable:

• Fully accredited MCerts Level 2
• Additional driving endorsements (B+E highly desirable)
• Experience operating gas turbines or CHP
• Knowledge of industry and emissions legislation
• Initiative and willingness to share ideas for improvement

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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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