Site Assurance Manager in New Town

Salary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) + Up to 10% Bonus (as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme). Car Allowance of £6500 Per Annum. Permanent, 41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days. Two positions available across the NGN Network.

We are recruiting Site Assurance Managers at Northern Gas Networks (NGN), playing a key role in the safe, compliant delivery of capital projects to NGN standards. As a Site Assurance Manager, you will provide on-site assurance that works are delivered in line with business requirements, relevant safety, health and environmental legislation, and NGN policies and procedures. The role focuses on overseeing delivery by the main works contractor, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with NGN's suite of specifications.

You will be responsible for the collation and management of daily site records to support both safety and commercial requirements. This will include detailed narratives, quantities and photographic evidence, with records uploaded and maintained on internal systems on a weekly basis to ensure accurate, auditable project information. A full UK driving licence is essential. The role involves travel across NGN's operational area, including major cities such as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, as well as rural regions like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

In this role you will:

• Support the Senior Project Manager and Project Engineer to ensure schemes are delivered in line with business requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety and environmental culture across the project team and site activities, ensuring compliance with NGN Process Safety procedures.
• Support planning, coordination, compliance and delivery of works through the Main Works Contractor, maintaining a consistent on-site presence and a strong 'don't walk by' culture.
• Review, challenge and formally accept or reject RAMS and Contractor Daily Allocation Sheets, professionally challenging contractor safety and technical performance where required.
• Contribute to the development of contract strategies and project designs, including input to Formal Safety Assessments and participation in HAZID, HAZOP, HAZCON and HAZDEM reviews.
• Coordinate the timely preparation of permit documentation to align with project programmes and timescales.
• Carry out site safety tours, audits and inspections in line with the Capital Project Team audit plan.
• Maintain accurate project controls, including tracking delays, monitoring materials leaving site, and supporting the production of technical reports.

We are looking for:

• Educated to HNC / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent competence through experience.
• Holds relevant safety qualifications, including EUSR SHEA Gas and Safe Control of Operations (SCO) 1 & 2.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and experience in planning and delivering high-risk works, including working at height, lifting operations, confined spaces, hazardous waste (including asbestos and coal gas waste), and hot works (demolition qualification desirable but not essential).
• Strong understanding of relevant safety, health and environmental legislation, NGN policies and procedures associated with high-risk activities.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and negotiate effectively, building strong working relationships with NGN colleagues and main works contractor staff at all levels.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills, able to support, challenge and engage stakeholders professionally.
• Experience in carrying out EH&S audits and inspections, with the ability to influence continuous improvement across the workforce.

Desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant demolition, supervisory and safety qualifications, including NFDC Demolition Supervisor, NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent), MAP test, CDM 2015, Temporary Works and asbestos awareness.
• Trained and competent in high-risk activities including working at height, confined spaces, lifting operations, underground asset detection, COSHH and waste handling, fire control and first aid.

Why join NGN?

• Salary from £53,539 per annum.
• Up to 10% Bonus per annum (as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme).
• Car Allowance of £6500 per annum.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period.
• Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay.
• Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%.
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more.

About NGN:

We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women's/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.

Next Steps – Simply click 'Apply' and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place at the end of April. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.