Transmission Pipeline Engineering Manager

Transmission Pipeline Engineering Manager

Circa £76,000

Warwick, Hybrid (2/3 days a week)

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 challenge of safeguarding critical national infrastructure and driving engineering excellence at scale, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a Transmission Pipeline Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the strategy, standards, and safety of our pipeline assets across the gas transmission network.

You’ll provide expert technical leadership, ensure compliance with key legislation and industry standards, and guide how we maintain asset performance now and in the years ahead. As a recognised centre of expertise, your work will shape policy decisions, steer investment, and influence national regulatory dialogue.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the development, evaluation, and delivery of engineering and asset solutions for high‑pressure gas pipelines and associated installations.
• Ensuring our technical policies, specifications, and procedures drive maximum value for consumers and stakeholders through a risk‑based approach.
• Acting as the organisation’s lead expert on pipeline statutory documents and industry standards, representing us in key forums such as UKOPA and HSE engagements.
• Managing and inspiring a high‑performing technical team (c12) across a range of pipeline disciplines.
• Reviewing and approving proposed deviations from pipeline procedures and standards, ensuring appropriate commercial and compliance considerations.
• Conducting technical investigations, establishing root cause, and driving improvements to enhance asset integrity and performance.
• Setting performance targets, monitoring delivery, and embedding continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams across Asset, Operations, Construction, Procurement, and Regulation, as well as external partners including Ofgem and competent authorities.

About you

You’re an influencer, a collaborator, and a technical leader. You thrive in complex environments, bring clarity to engineering challenges, and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Your ability to translate technical insight into strategic direction is key to succeeding in this role.

Key requirements & experience

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to lead and get the best out of multidisciplinary technical teams (Mechanical, Civils and Cathodic Protection).
• Significant experience in pipeline asset management within gas transmission or petrochemical environments.
• Strong understanding of intervention philosophies (e.g. RCM).
• Demonstrable experience in technical assessment, risk management, and complex problem solving.
• Experience developing and deploying pipeline strategies.
• Proven capability in horizon scanning and benchmarking.
• Skilled in management of change and risk processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, including regulatory engagement (e.g. Ofgem, HSE).
• Familiarity with asset performance target setting and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence policy, standards, and long‑term strategic planning.

Desirable:

• Have or be working towards chartership.

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 
• 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell 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 – 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 

Further information

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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