Telemetry Engineer

Telemetry Engineer

£53,461 to £62,895 + Company car

UK wide - hybrid working (2/3 days a week)

Office locations to be based from - 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

If you’re excited by the idea of working at the heart of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, designing, protecting and improving the systems that keep our gas network safe, reliable and future‑ready, this could be the role for you.

As a Telemetry Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance, safety and cyber security of the telemetry, control and instrumentation systems that underpin National Gas operations. Your expertise will help keep essential assets operating safely and efficiently, supporting everything from day‑to‑day operations to long‑term strategy and innovation.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll be our go‑to specialist for telemetry and control systems across the asset lifecycle, contributing to design, delivery and operational performance.
• Act as asset owner, coordinating and resolving technical issues across telemetry and cyber‑secure communication systems.
• Lead and support commissioning, testing, configuration and fault‑finding activities.
• Provide quality assurance and design oversight through all delivery phases.
• Work closely with operations teams to maintain system availability and reliability.
• Participate in safety assessments, design reviews, inspections and Factory/ Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
• Contribute to the development of engineering strategies, standards, specifications and policies.
• Support audits, inspections and Quality Management System (QMS) implementation.
• Provide technical input into scopes, tenders, and risk assessments.

About you

You’re naturally collaborative, curious and confident working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders alike. You thrive in environments where problem‑solving, continuous improvement and strong engineering judgement really make a difference.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• HNC or degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience working in complex or safety‑critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of telemetry, control, instrumentation or SCADA systems.
• Understanding of fire and gas detection, hazardous areas, DSEAR, and relevant standards (such as IEC 60079, 61511, 62443).
• Experience supporting operational teams and working with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Background in design, construction or maintenance on a similar industry.
• Full UK driving licence - you will be traveling and staying away as part of the UK-wide portfolio of assets

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 
• Company car (needs to do 10,000 business miles a year) 
• 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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