Gas Network Engineer

Job Title: Gas Network Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading infrastructure business supporting energy distribution across Northern Ireland. They are seeking a Gas Network Engineer to support the safe delivery, maintenance and development of their utility network. This role is ideal for someone with a background in utilities or infrastructure, who enjoys hands-on engineering challenges, managing operational projects, and ensuring safety and quality across the network.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Industry-leading energy business with a growing footprint in NI

2. Broad technical role across network planning, operations and maintenance

3. Strong salary package with excellent benefits.

The Role:
• Plan and oversee day-to-day operational and maintenance activities across the distribution network
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical procedures and service standards
• Lead infrastructure upgrade and extension projects from concept to completion, including design and cost estimation
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as contractors, councils and customers to ensure seamless delivery
• Monitor project performance, manage complaints, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance
• Manage budgets and approve contractor payments within agreed frameworks
• Participate in a 24/7 emergency response rota (shared) to support continuity of service
• Produce technical reports and updates for management as required

The Person:
•At least 5 years’ experience within the natural gas industry including experience in live gas operations
• Strong experience in field operations, maintenance, and/or construction management
• Proven leadership in project delivery, team supervision, or contractor oversight
• Streetworks Supervisor certification.
• Comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders and working as part of a high-performing team
• Full UK/EU driving licence
Desirable:
• Prior participation in on-call/emergency response systems
• Engineering qualification or technical certification related to utilities or energy systems

The Reward:
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Ongoing investment in training and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Stable and supportive work environment with a strong health & safety culture

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For a confidential discussion about this Gas Network Engineer opportunity, contact Calum Cowie at calum@huntersavage.com.
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