Site Controller (Peterborough)

National Grid plc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Site Controller in Peterborough to ensure the safe operation of plant and equipment. Responsibilities include managing permissions, conducting inspections, and overseeing compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a strong engineering background, maintenance experience, and be proficient in operational practices. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong operational and maintenance experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proactive approach to safety and compliance.
• Skilled in managing complex systems and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation of all plant and equipment on site.
• Authorise permission documents and undertake incident investigations.
• Maintain operational records for compliance.
• Support the construction of new assets onto the gas transmission network.
• Act as Incident Controller during emergency situations.

Skills

Maintenance and operational knowledge

Fault diagnosis and rectification

Safe Systems of Work

Understanding of hazardous areas

Health, Safety & Environmental legislation knowledge

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Relevant engineering discipline

Full UK car driving licence

Job description

Plus up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby allowance and access to a pool/liveried vehicle.

Peterborough

This role requires you to be on site 5 days a week, with travel to other operational sites as and when required.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters thatallow millions of homes and businessesto 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

As Site Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all plant and equipment on your nominated site. This includes managing permission documents and maintaining compliance with safety standards, legislation, and company procedures.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the safe setting to work of all activities in line with Safe Control of Operations procedures, driving a culture of safety and compliance.
• Authorise permission documents, undertake incident investigations, and carry out safety and technical inspections.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including log entries, to ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission network.
• Contribute to the development and review of emergency, security, safety, operational, and environmental plans and procedures.
• Act as Incident Controller and Site Main Controller during planned and emergency situations, ensuring security operations are monitored and controlled.
• Protect all plant, systems, and equipment on site, including monitoring third-party work and authorising routine and non-routine procedures.
• Assist with routine maintenance activities on Compressor Station, Pipeline, and AGI systems to optimise performance and maximise asset reliability.
• Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults.

About you

You'll bring strong operational and maintenance experience within a relevant engineering discipline, along with a proactive approach to safety and compliance. You'll be confident in managing complex systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the integrity and reliability of critical infrastructure.

Key requirements & experience

• Proven maintenance and operational knowledge in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or operations disciplines
• Experience in maintenance, fault diagnosis, and rectification within your discipline
• Understanding of equipment installed in hazardous areas
• Skilled in operating and controlling work within Safe Systems of Work
• Appreciation of systems and equipment across multiple engineering disciplines within Oil & Gas or similar process industries
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislative requirements
• Strong understanding of plant and equipment control, including compressor units and high-voltage electrical drive machinery trains, and safe isolation/decommissioning processes
• Relevant training certifications and/or evidence of competencies to support your knowledge and experience
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

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

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk ).

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.