Principal Online Simulation Engineer

Principal Online Simulation Engineer, Warwick (Hybrid) – £63,000 to £80,000 plus benefits

Job Purpose

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.

As a Principal Online Simulation Engineer, you will lead the development, configuration and continuous improvement of our online simulation capability, helping ensure the National Control Centre has the tools and insight needed to support the safe and efficient operation of the gas transmission system. Working across engineering, operations and IT, you’ll play a key role in keeping our simulation tools accurate, resilient and ready for the future.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the configuration, deployment and ongoing optimisation of our online simulation tools, ensuring they remain accurate, secure and fit for purpose.
• Ensure the National Transmission System and connected assets are accurately represented in the model, including planned and unplanned maintenance activity.
• Work closely with IT teams and stakeholders to maintain system performance, implement updates and support best practice use of simulation tools.
• Provide subject matter expertise to projects, operational discussions and future modelling developments, helping shape our long-term simulation capability.
• Build team capability through training, coaching and knowledge sharing across simulation engineers and control room teams.
• Support resilience and business continuity planning, ensuring the team and systems are operationally ready at all times.

About you

You’re passionate about the use of simulation and modelling as decision-making tools for real-world systems. You’re a strong communicator and natural collaborator, able to work effectively with a wide range of technical and operational stakeholders. You bring an analytical mindset and a proactive approach, always looking for ways to improve processes and add value.

Key Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of mathematical network modelling, analysis and simulation tools.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and deliver outcomes through collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and logical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly and effectively.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Engineering or technical degree (or equivalent experience), ideally with experience working with simulation tools.

What we can offer you

• Salary between £63,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
• 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
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, and study support

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working – circa 3 days per week in the office at Warwick and the remainder from home
• Flexible working
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Free parking

More Information

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 

We are 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.

Security Clearance

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).

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