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Northern Gas Networks

<div>Salary from &pound;53,486 + Up to 10% Bonus 
Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week 
Based at our offices in Thorpe Park, Leeds or Doxford Park, Sunderland
Shaping safe, compliant designs that power our network
As an Investment and Design Coordinator at Northern Gas Networks (NGN), you will be at the heart of delivering safe, high‑quality capital projects that support our network and customers. You will lead and coordinate the full design lifecycle, from early concept development and scoping through to final handover, taking technical ownership throughout the process.
Acting as the technically responsible person, you will ensure that all designs are safe, compliant, cost‑effective and aligned with regulatory requirements and NGN&rsquo;s strategic objectives. You will also provide design assurance across the wider project lifecycle, working closely with internal teams and delivery partners to ensure design integrity is maintained from start to finish.
This is a hands‑on technical role, working across a range of disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation, Pipelines, Cathodic Protection, Civil and Security. The role requires strong technical capability, supported by relevant qualifications, authorisations and experience within your specialist discipline.
A full UK driving licence is essential. The role involves travel across NGN&rsquo;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
<ul><li>Deliver the full early project lifecycle from concept through to final design, maintaining technical involvement through to construction handover</li>
<li>Develop clear, comprehensive scopes that fully capture project requirements and remove technical ambiguity</li>
<li>Embed a strong Health &amp; Safety culture by applying Safety by Design principles across all engineering solutions</li>
<li>Lead and manage detailed design activities across projects, ensuring consistent and effective design contract management</li>
<li>Provide robust technical challenge to ensure designs are constructable and aligned with business and operational needs</li>
<li>Engage with the supply chain to support timely procurement of long‑lead items and achievement of key project milestones</li>
<li>Plan, coordinate and oversee all enabling works and specialist surveys required to support project delivery</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support business cases, coordinate delivery activities, and embed lessons learned for continuous improvement</li>
<li>Be responsible for business case production, CBA analysis and justification to the Investment Steering Group</li>
</ul>
We are looking for
<ul><li>Gas Safety Passport and a relevant engineering qualification (HNC through to degree level or equivalent)</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, health, safety and environmental legislation</li>
<li>Sound understanding of the gas distribution network or experience within a similarly regulated utility environment</li>
<li>Proven experience delivering technically robust, compliant designs within a regulated industry</li>
<li>Experience managing work across a portfolio of projects, coordinating multiple activities and priorities</li>
<li>Demonstrated capability in contracting strategies and procurement across the full project lifecycle</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and remove delivery blockers</li>
<li>Competent in leading detailed design for CAPEX projects, applying Safety by Design principles and assuring programme deliverables</li>
</ul>
Desirable - Membership of a recognised engineering body such as IGEM or IET, working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
You don&rsquo;t need to tick every box above to apply. If this role sounds like a good fit and you bring relevant experience, we encourage you to put yourself forward.
Why join NGN?
<ul><li>Salary from &pound;53,486 per annum</li>
<li>Annual bonus of up to 10% recognising your contribution and performance</li>
<li>25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period</li>
<li>Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay</li>
<li>Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%</li>
<li>Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a virtual GP service</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
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 &ndash; 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&rsquo;s/RootsandResonance/Parents &amp; Carers/ DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.
Next Steps &ndash; Simply click &lsquo;Apply&rsquo; 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 beginning of July. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at NGNCareers@northerngas.co.uk</div>

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