At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead gas safety operations and ensure compliance across the Defence estate.
- Company: Join VIVO, a dynamic facilities management provider for the UK military.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety standards while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Must have extensive gas safety experience and relevant Gas Safe qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
We are seeking an experienced and technically driven Gas Safety Manager to provide leadership, assurance and expert guidance across gas safety operations within the Defence estate. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring gas networks, installations and associated activities are managed safely, compliantly and effectively in line with legislative requirements, the Gas Safety Case and VIVO procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional leadership across the gas discipline, supporting Responsible Persons, operational teams and wider stakeholders to maintain safe systems of work and ensure the estate remains compliant.
- Act as the key technical authority, providing advice to management teams, clients and operational colleagues on gas safety matters, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Oversee the appointment, competence assessment and ongoing assurance of Responsible Persons, ensuring they have the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding required to undertake their duties safely.
- Audit the implementation of gas safety processes, identify areas of risk or non-compliance and work with teams to develop effective corrective actions.
- Provide guidance on Safe Systems of Work, review operational performance and support the continuous improvement of gas safety standards.
- Work closely with Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Management teams, operational colleagues and Gas Service Partners, acting as a trusted technical adviser.
- Support project teams by providing technical input into gas network projects, developing specifications, scopes of work and ensuring new works are delivered safely alongside existing infrastructure.
- Manage incidents, support investigations, monitor corrective actions and ensure risks are effectively controlled.
- Contribute to ongoing development of gas safety processes by identifying opportunities for innovation, improving ways of working and ensuring policies and procedures remain aligned with industry best practice and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- Experienced gas professional with a strong background in gas safety management, network operations and compliance within a complex operational environment.
- Significant experience working with gas systems and the ability to provide confident technical leadership across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Hold relevant Gas Safe qualifications including CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working with gas systems.
- Previous experience in a management, supervisory or technical leadership role is essential.
- Strong communicator who can build effective relationships with operational teams, clients, contractors and technical specialists.
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities, manage competing priorities and drive positive change.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety.
- Expected to work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status to support the requirements of the role.
What We Offer
- 6% employee matched pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Single private medical cover
- Company car/car allowance
- Life assurance 2x annual salary
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader and will provide opportunity for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. Your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
Gas Safety Manager employer: VIVO Defence Services
VIVO Defence Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where apprentices can thrive while gaining hands-on experience in Facilities Management. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for further education and professional development, alongside attractive benefits such as a company car, pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Working at VIVO not only allows you to contribute to meaningful projects across the southeast and southwest regions but also fosters a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork.
