Project Support Officer
National Gas
£45,196-£57,000
Bacton, Norfolk
Building and Construction
Permanent
Role
Date: 3 Feb 2025
Location: Bacton, GB, NR12 0JD
Company: National Gas
Project Support Officer - Bacton - £45,196 to £57,000
National Gas has an exciting and important role in achieving net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today.
Our gas Terminals are fundamental to the United Kingdom economy and energy demands. We take pride in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and flexible supply of natural gas from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and Norway, providing key interfaces between UK / EU gas supplies.
Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.
About the role
You are a person who likes to take ownership and make decisions that move things forward. We are the workplace that gives you the flexibility to make that happen. Interested? Read on.
As a Project Support Officer, you know what is in place can often be improved to make things more effective, efficient and safe. You will drive a team culture of safe working and safety compliance in all activities.
You will be a role model and demonstrate visible safety leadership to all stakeholders including the identification of best practices and safety initiatives.
You will provide technical support and site guidance to project contractors for the full life cycle of the project.
- Supporting project planning and design, hazard and risk studies, off site and on-site witness testing.
- Providing operational and technical input during construction and commissioning activities.
- Ensuring databooks, drawings and asset information is updated and training is provided supporting final close out of the project.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have experience of carrying out isolations, be comfortable in supervising contractors as an Authorised Person with knowledge of instrument loops and working with P&IDs.
You will be educated to an Electrical or Instrumentation NVQ level 3 (or above) standard. It would be particularly advantageous to have knowledge of fire & gas, gas quality and control systems.
We recognise we are a niche company, therefore don't worry if you do not meet 100% of the requirements because we know that there is a wealth of transferable skills from other industries but you will have worked in a permit compliant environment.
You will be educated to an Electrical or Instrumentation NVQ level 3 (or above) standard. It would be particularly advantageous to have knowledge of fire & gas, gas quality and control systems.
We recognise we are a niche company, therefore don't worry if you do not meet 100% of the requirements because we know that there is a wealth of transferable skills from other industries but you will have worked in a permit compliant environment.
What we can offer you
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
- Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
- Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
- 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 - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
- Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
About us
National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on. We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero.
At National Gas, we are 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.
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. Apply now to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.
At National Gas, we are 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.
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. Apply now to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.