Network Engineering Manager - Gas & Hydrogen

Title: Network Engineering Manager – Gas & Hydrogen

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: NESO Gas & Whole Energy Network Planning

Job Type:

Requisition Number: 63469

Department: ESO

Job Function: Engineering

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

The methane gas networks have well-established engineering and planning standards, and NESO’s role in planning the methane gas network is firmly established and collaborates very strongly with National Gas Transmission (NGT). However, the equivalent standards have not been fully established for an emerging hydrogen network. DESNZ have communicated that NESO are expected to become the ‘strategic planner’ for hydrogen transportation and storage in 2026, which will require the development of equivalent planning standards. We are seeking a skilled and experienced gas transmission network planning engineer to lead a team of 3-4 gas engineers in the development of robust gas (methane) and hydrogen network planning policies and standards.

This important and visible role will primarily focus on establishing network planning standards for emerging hydrogen networks, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations, safety requirements, and best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape hydrogen engineering policy for all assets required for hydrogen transmission network and storage. In addition, the role will also take responsibility for ensuring that the network planning standards that apply to gas (methane) networks are understood and applied in NESO, providing robust challenge and review to the standards developed by the wider industry, such as the Transmission Planning Code.

You and your team will collaborate with key external stakeholders, including gas network businesses, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), other relevant industry associations, government departments, and consumers, to shape the future of gas infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Development and documentation of the hydrogen network planning standards that will be applicable to NESO’s hydrogen network planning activities. Develop and maintain relevant engineering policies, technical standards and best practice.
• Recruitment, establishment and line management of a team of 3 to 4 engineers, including objectives setting and performance reviews.
• Development of ways of working, working procedures and project management for your team including risk management and KPI monitoring.
• Work with relevant NESO teams to ensure hydrogen network planning standards reflect security of supply requirements.
• Providing support and guidance on gas and hydrogen engineering topics to wider teams in NESO and in the wider industry.
• Champion the development of transparent and clearly communicated standards.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with relevant engineering teams within key stakeholders.
• Lead on NESO’s input to reviews of NGT’s TPC and other relevant standards.
• Maintain NESO understanding on hydrogen and gas (methane) engineering standards.
• Support the Office of the Chief Engineer and promote engineering chartership.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about developing their colleagues and doing the right thing for consumers and society.
• Is curious and drives for depth of understanding.
• Has engineering knowledge of >7barg gas or hydrogen networks.
• Drives for change whilst working tactfully with multiple stakeholders.
• Has experience of developing gas engineering and/or gas network planning standards.
• Is a strong communicator with excellent writing skills.

About what you’ll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 – £75,000 – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme.

We also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 17th March 2025 at 23:59. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued and respected.

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