Asset Engineering Manager in Horley

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Ensuring the gas transmission and distribution system can safely supply gas to all our customers in all conditions.
• Managing a range of regulated asset categories, predominantly our local transmission system, pipelines, national offtakes, and pressure management apparatus.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR), Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), and Gas Safety Management Regulations (GSMR).
• Managing an investment strategy and plan that meets our GD3 outputs, while developing similar strategies, focusing on plans for upgrade and replacement programmes across South England, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing integrity issues as they arise, alongside proactively managing early-intervention programmes.
• Managing a team of staff, developing their skills and abilities to meet departmental and wider SGN goals.
• Representing SGN internally and externally, including liaising with HSE and industry groups as required.
• Developing and updating SGN Management Procedures and Work Instructions, as well as supporting the review and updating of industry documents (e.g. IGEM and UKOPA).
• Implementing and championing new technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of our business.

What you will need:

• Due to the nature of the work carried out by Network Asset Engineering, the successful candidate will be exposed to a wide range of activities from across the SGN business. This is a key opportunity to be exposed to and develop an understanding of those activities.
• This position should interest candidates experienced in engineering who are ready to develop their career to the next step.
• The candidate will work alongside the existing Asset Engineering Managers in Southern and Scotland and be additionally supported by colleagues in Distribution Asset Engineering and Asset Records and System Operations teams.
• With a positive and flexible approach to work you will be highly motivated with good organisational, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• In addition, you need to be an effective communicator at all levels and be able to act on your own initiative.
• Candidate would also be expected to demonstrate high level of computer literacy and associated skills.
• It is essential that you are committed to the SGN values and play a key role in your team delivering SGN targets while operating within our safety golden rules.
• While any successful candidate would normally be expected to be degree qualified, this requirement may be relaxed where candidate demonstrates exceptional abilities in terms of criteria specified above.
• Chartered status with an appropriate professional body would be advantageous, however candidates with a commitment to attain chartership and a demonstrated commitment to personal CPD will also be welcomed.

Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

• SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system.
• Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm.
• We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.