Salary from £35,738 + Up to 10% bonus

Fixed Term Contract 24 months, 40 Hours Per Week

Based at our offices Doxford Park, Sunderland

Ready to shape the future of energy?

Join Northern Gas Networks (NGN) as a Network Analyst, playing a role in the integrity, safety, and resilience of our gas assets. This is an engineering-led role, demanding a technical, analytical mindset and a passion for protecting and optimising essential infrastructure that serves millions.

Working as part of the Investment Programme team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of gas transportation by ensuring our infrastructure meets demand safely, reliably, and efficiently; not just for today’s energy demands, but for the hydrogen-powered future.

You will work on a variety of projects, from modelling new connections to analysing how renewable gas and hydrogen will fit into the system. The work is diverse, one day you could be investigating pressure issues on the network, on the next, running models to test the impact of connecting new green energy sources. You will also play a key part in supporting our ambitious East Coast Hydrogen (ECH) project, which is set to transform the way energy is delivered across the region.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role

In this role you will

Asset Integrity at the Core - you will be responsible for the technical analysis, modelling, and engineering assessment of our gas network, ensuring that every decision upholds the highest standards of asset integrity and operational safety

Model complex gas networks - apply advanced engineering tools (Falcon, Synergi, PRISM) to simulate, stress-test, and optimise the network under a variety of scenarios, including the integration of hydrogen and biomethane

Assess the impact of exit and entry connections including hydrogen and biomethane, helping to integrate sustainable technologies into the network, and contribute to the development and delivery of future energy initiatives

Solve real-time operational challenges - support investigations into pressure issues and operational incidents, using your engineering expertise to diagnose root causes and implement robust, sustainable solutions, responding to technical queries

Engineering Compliance and Best Practice - ensure all network planning and operational activities are fully aligned with internal engineering standards and external regulations, contributing to the development and continuous improvement of technical documentation and procedures

Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Collaboration - work closely with engineering teams, capital projects, and future energy teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions that protect and enhance our infrastructure

We are looking for

A strong engineering background, either through a degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or through relevant experience in engineering

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly and effectively

Strong numerical and mathematical ability, with a logical approach to problem-solving

A team-player mindset, with the confidence to work independently when needed

High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable - Understanding of the asset integrity and gas network. Experience with engineering modelling tools (Falcon, Synergi, PRISM) or a demonstrable aptitude for technical systems.

Applications welcome from candidates who do not hold a degree, provided you can demonstrate relevant experience in the appropriate engineering or technical fields

We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline once we've received enough suitable candidates

Why join NGN?

Salary from £35,738 per annum

Annual bonus of up to 10%, recognising your contribution and performance

25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period

Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay

Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%

Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service

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

About NGN

We deliver gas to 2.7 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 – 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’s/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/ DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.

Next Steps – Simply click ‘Apply’ 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 end of January. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at