Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Gas Design Manager

Telecommunications EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWorsley, Manchester, UK£50k - £65k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Experience working on intermediate-pressure and high-pressure gas mains.
Experience designing high-profile projects in the gas industry.
Understanding of relevant engineering specifications applicable to the gas industry, including IGEM standards.
Knowledge and awareness of CDM 2015.
Proficiency with AutoCAD.
Competence using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to organize workload across multiple projects.
Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends.
Develop design concepts, collaborate with the team on iterations, and seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders.
Work across all design phases of projects, including project setup, programming, design, and CDM documentation.
Request and review STAT plans.
Provide technical design support to other members of the design team.
Collaborate with internal and client design teams and external consultants to execute projects.
Respond to and resolve issues with clients, third-party organizations, and subcontractors.
Produce a weekly design report and present information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.
Conduct regular site visits and surveys to gather information for detailed designs and as-laid drawings.
Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk-off meetings with the client.
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process.
Create and update the health and safety file throughout project stages, keeping it current and available at project completion.
Create detailed technical drawings, plans, and general arrangements.
Work with the Framework Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, and Design Manager to ensure schemes meet budget and client time constraints.
Assist the onsite team with design queries during construction.
Take designs through the client’s G17 governance process.
Travel to UK sites for tender events and in-progress design reviews as required.

Desired Qualifications

Engineering qualifications; relevant experience may be considered instead.

As a Gas Designer you will play a key role in the design process, from site surveys through to the production of detailed drawings, while developing your technical expertise and working closely with experienced engineers and project teams.

Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends.
Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders
Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and CDM documentation
Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
Providing technical design support to other members of the design team.
Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects
Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors
Producing a weekly design report & presenting information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.
Complete regular site visits and surveys to gather information for detailed designs & as-laid drawings.
Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client.
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process.
Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project.
Create high-quality detailed technical drawings, plans and general arrangements.
Work alongside the Framework Manager / Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client.
Assist with design queries during construction from the onsite team.
Take designs through the clients G17 governance process.
Travel across to sites across the UK may be required for tender events and in progress design reviews.

Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered.
Experience of working on intermediate pressure and high pressure gas mains
Experience of working in the gas industry on designing high-profile projects
Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the gas industry (IGEM standards)
Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015
Proficient user of AutoCAD
Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects
Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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