Mechanical Engineer AGIs

Mechanical Engineer (AGI's)

£53,461 to £67,000

UK, Hybrid (2/3 days a week)

Based out of our nearest main office (Warwick, Warrington, Nottingham, Bristol, Aberdeen, Livingston or Peterborough).

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

Every day, millions of people rely on the safe and reliable transportation of gas across the UK. As a Mechanical Engineer for Above Ground Installation (AGI's) Assets, you’ll play a critical role in protecting and enhancing that infrastructure, providing specialist mechanical engineering expertise that directly supports the integrity, safety and performance of our Above Ground Installations.

What you'll be doing

• Provide specialist mechanical engineering advice on AGI assets to the wider Gas Transmission business
• Support Regional Delivery teams by delivering a high-quality operational support service
• Develop, monitor and maintain KPIs for AGI mechanical assets
• Advise on the resolution of mechanical faults, defects and asset integrity issues
• Support and influence engineering changes that deliver safe, efficient and value-driven outcomes
• Carry out audits, incident investigations and detailed inspections to identify risk and create improvement opportunities
• Produce clear, high-quality reports and data to inform asset management and investment decisions
• Develop investment strategies and scopes that support long-term asset management plans
• Lead the development and continual improvement of engineering procedures, specifications and safety instructions for AGI plant and equipment
• Engage with OEMs, regulators and industry bodies to align internal standards with best practice
• Take part in a standby rota as a Mechanical Damage Assessor (training provided)

About you

You’re a confident and credible engineering professional who can build effective relationships quickly across technical and non-technical audiences. Calm under pressure and solutions-focused, you combine strong judgement with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Experience in operational or technical asset management within gas transmission, petrochemical or similar asset-intensive environments
• Proven capability in managing complex technical issues and engineering risk
• Experience contributing to policy, specification or procedural development
• Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Track record of building effective working relationships across all organisational levels
• Broad mechanical engineering experience, with exposure to pressure control systems
• Strong working knowledge of safety management systems in regulated environments

Desirable:

• Involvement in audits, incident investigations or regulatory engagement (e.g. HSE)
• CompEx 11
• Experience supporting or leading innovation or asset improvement projects
• Willingness to develop into a Subject Matter Expert role over time

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 

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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