First Line Manager; Capital Delivery

First Line Manager – Gas Distribution

Competitive starting salary from £42,745 or £53,983 depending on experience, rising to £61,703.

Contract type:
Permanent Full Time.

Working hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with potential shift patterns including weekends, evenings and 24/7 standby rota.

• Supervise Direct Labour and Contract teams, motivating, coaching and coordinating all activities to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with prescribed and agreed standards and is fully compliant with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Prepare and authorise all permitry requirements including complex non‑routine and routine operations affecting the Network.
• Undertake technical audits and reviews as required to ensure a compliant workforce.
• Manage the Contracts ensuring best value by evaluating all financial claims and concessions promptly and maintaining auditable records.

• Knowledge of appropriate legislation, policy, procedures and an understanding of Wales & West Utilities operations.
• Working knowledge of appropriate codes of practice, engineering instructions, safety and statutory regulations.
• To be competent to support Wales & West Utilities policies and procedures.
• Experience in a technical network role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities.
• To operate as a project manager and supervisor.

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety‑critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening.

• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression.
• Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs.
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% – totalling 15%.
• 14× salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan.
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash‑plans.
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme – allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs.
• Enhanced pay for parental leave.
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• Company Sick Pay.
• In‑house Occupational Health Team.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company Car.