Technical Officer

Technical Officer, Warwick (Hybrid) – £41,952 to £46,888 plus benefits

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.

Reporting to the Head of Estimation & Risk, the Technical Officer supports Estimators and Risk Engineers with cost estimates, risk registers, and performance reports, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with governance standards. Acting as a key point of contact, you will coordinate information flow, respond to queries, and support collaboration across stakeholders.

The role also contributes to maintaining and improving team processes, including procedures, standard practices, and workload tracking.

Through data analysis and reporting, you will support informed decision-making and help drive the efficient delivery of team priorities.

Join us and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role

• Supports the Head of Estimation & Risk in close collaboration
• Coordinate estimation requests and manage workload tracking, ensuring priorities align with business needs
• Support data collection, benchmarking, and validation to produce robust, evidence-based estimates
• Maintain cost databases, unit rates, and benchmarking tools
• Administer estimation systems (Eclipse), including licences, user accounts, and technical support (SPOC)
• Coordinate Risk & Estimation Statements of Support (SoS)
• Support development and maintenance of risk registers and risk data
• Administer risk systems (Predict!), including licences, user accounts, and technical support (SPOC)
• Coordinate day-to-day activities and maintain workload and resource tracking tools to support the function
• Work closely with Estimators, Risk Engineers, Finance, and project teams
• Organise team activities and act as first point of contact for queries

About you

Essential

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency
• Experience working within structured processes or governance frameworks
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in a technical, analytical, or project support role
• IT Proficient

Desirable

• Exposure to cost estimating, risk management, or project controls
• Experience in regulated or process-driven environments

Behaviours

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Collaborative and able to work across teams
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Well-organised and able to meet deadlines consistently

What we can offer you

• Salary between £41,952 to £46,888 (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 2-3 days per week in the office at Warwick and the remainder from home
• Onsite canteen, coffee shop and gym
• Free parking

About us

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).

Advert close: 10th June

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