Operations Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)

National Grid plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership within the South West region. You will tackle complex challenges, ensure compliance with rigorous safety standards, and make a visible impact on energy transmission processes. Ideal candidates possess strong electrical engineering knowledge, relevant certifications, and a commitment to safety. The role includes excellent benefits like a company car and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 6%

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of gas transmission regulations and procedures.
• Experience in formal permit-to-work systems.
• Valid UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to operational teams.
• Act as Authorising Engineer for permits to work.
• Lead defect resolution and prioritize maintenance.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rota as Incident Controller.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Project management

Financial management

Safety commitment

Relationship building

Education

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Engineer

Date: 12 Jan 2026

Location: GB

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2390

Salary

£51,529 - £65,000 + benefits (including bonus, pension, and company car)

Location

Covering South West of England & Lockerly

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

We’re seeking a hands‑on Electrical Operations Engineer with a passion for safety and reliability to help power communities and protect critical infrastructure across our transmission network. As the technical lead for Electrical and Instrumentation in the West 5 region covering Bristol to Lockerly and down into the South West of England, you will be the key point of escalation, tackling complex challenges in the lengkap, enforcing rigorous safety standards, and driving performance that keeps energy flowing where it matters most.

This role is decisive and practical: you’ll pair technical authority with real‑world problem‑solving to ensure compliant, efficient operations every day. To support your impact across the region, a company car is provided for work purposes. If you’re energized by a role where your expertise safeguards people, assets, and uptime, and where your decisions make a visible difference, we want you on the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership and coaching to operational teams
• Act as Authorising Engineer for multi‑discipline permits to work
• Conduct competency assessments and workplace evaluations
• Lead defect resolution and prioritise maintenance interventions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards
• Support design studies with technical input on safety, maintainability, and cost
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rota and act as Incident Controller during emergencies

About you

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong Electrical and/or Instrumentation engineering knowledge
• Experience working within a formal permit‑to‑work system
• Excellent project and financial management skills
• A deep commitment to personal and process safety
• Knowledge of gas transmission regulations and procedures
• Ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• High standards of integrity and professionalism

Key Requirements & Experience

• HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Valid UK driving licence
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer status – desirable
• Degree in a relevant данных subject – desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

Please refer to UK Security Vetting for more information.

What.WRITE n offer

Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days

Generous double‑match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we’ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)

An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance

Death in service 10x your basic salary

Company Car

Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury

Excellent family-friendly provisions – maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Professional development and career progression

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.