£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car*
- Additional earning potential through overtime and standby
*Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process
Location: East region (Peterborough, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, King's Lynn, Hatton and Bacton)
Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week working in the office or on site
Travel: Regular travel across the East region, including our regional hub in Peterborough
Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of one of our East region sites
About us
At National Gas, the work we do matters.
As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.
Join us and help secure Britain's energy.
About the role
As a C&I Rotating Machinery Engineer for the East region, you'll help ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the gas turbines, compressors and control systems that support the National Gas Transmission Network. Providing specialist technical expertise across critical rotating assets, you'll play a key role in maintaining network resilience and asset performance across one of our most strategically important regions.
Why this role matters
The East region maintains seven compressor stations across Peterborough, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, King's Lynn and Hatton, and is home to the Bacton North Sea Gas Terminal. Together, these assets play a vital role in keeping gas flowing safely and reliably across the UK.
This role exists to provide technical leadership and support for the control, instrumentation and protection systems that keep these assets operating at their best. Your expertise will help improve reliability, resolve complex technical issues and support the delivery of major maintenance and improvement programmes.
What you'll be doing
- Provide specialist engineering support for gas turbines, compressors and associated control and instrumentation systems
- Diagnose and resolve complex faults using control system analysis, performance trending and condition monitoring data
- Maintain and optimise PLC, SCADA, machine protection and safety systems to improve asset reliability and performance
- Support major maintenance, outages and overhaul programmes across the East region
- Work with OEMs and project teams to deliver upgrades, modifications and performance improvements
- Review asset performance and maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement and long-term reliability
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice
What you'll bring
This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working closely with operational teams and making a tangible impact on the performance of critical infrastructure.
Essential
- HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent, in electrical engineering, control & instrumentation engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience working with gas turbines and/or gas compressors within the energy, oil and gas, or process industries
- Strong knowledge of machine protection systems and machinery fault diagnosis
- Experience with PLC, SCADA and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Working knowledge of control systems such as PCS7, Allen Bradley PLC5, ControlLogix, Solar TT4 or SLC500
- Experience supporting live operational sites, maintenance activities and outage delivery
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Functional Safety training or certification
- Experience with anti-surge control systems
- Experience working with OEM control packages
- Experience developing technical scopes for rotating machinery overhauls
- Knowledge of reliability and asset performance improvement methodologies
Security clearance
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).
What we offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- Company car (subject to business mileage)
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
- 10x salary life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive recruitment
We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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C&I Rotating Machinery Engineer in Chelmsford employer: National Gas
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a market-leading pension scheme and generous holiday allowance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our professional development opportunities and inclusive work culture, where diversity is championed and every team member's contribution is valued. Located in St Fergus, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and compliance of Britain's energy infrastructure while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance.
