Network Analyst

Salary from £35,738

Up to 10% bonus

Fixed Term Contract 24 months

Based at our offices Doxford Park, Sunderland

Ready to shape the future of energy?

We are looking for a technically minded and analytically driven Network Analyst to join our Investment Programme team. As a Network Analyst, 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.

We are looking for someone has strong mathematical and problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate technical analysis into actionable outcomes. This role offers a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on modelling, and cross-functional collaboration.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Model complex gas networks using advanced tools like Falcon, Synergi, and PRISM to simulate planned and unplanned scenarios and inform strategic decisions
• 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 supporting emergency responses and pressure investigations and respond to technical queries
• Ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations, reviewing and updating Network Planning Procedures and contributing to the development of new documentation to reflect evolving requirements; annual Regulatory Reporting, including compiling accurate reports, supplying relevant data, and preparing associated procedural documents
• Collaborate across disciplines, from capital projects, regulation to future energy teams
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Strong numerical and mathematical ability, with a logical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
• 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; experience with modelling tools (Falcon, Synergi, PRISM) is a bonus
  
  

Desirable - Understanding of the gas network, network modelling experience, degree-level education in a technical discipline

What We Offer You

• Salary from £35,738 per annum
• Up to 10% bonus per annum
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days... and much more!
• An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!
  
  

We are... Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are… Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps - Please apply by clicking 'apply' and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be in contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role mid-October. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]