Water resources engineer Work, Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Eng (with Salaries)

Operational Response Engineer
Northern Gas Networks —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £46,053 a year
- Nights as needed
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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1d
Site Engineer
Costain —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Contracts
6d
Senior ICA / EICA Engineer (Water Sector)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Flexitime
- Work from home
14d
Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Scripting
Senior Site Engineer
Costain —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Communication skills
DevOps Engineer
Everflow —Peterlee
- £39,400 - £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Scripting
- Linux
Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water Sector)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Technical Director - Hydrogeology
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
12d
Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Contracts
- Construction
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Site Engineer
JN Bentley —Sunderland
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- No degree
Quick apply
Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning
Turner & Townsend —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Travel
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Senior Heat Pump Engineer
Geowarmth —Durham
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Aviation Engineer
Amey Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- AutoCAD
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Civil Engineer
Avove —Durham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Graduate Electrical Consultant
GHD —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Principal Highways Engineer
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Team management
- Construction
Technical Director - Substations UK
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
Associate Director - Highways
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Leadership
Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree

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Operational Response Engineer

Northern Gas Networks -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Full-time
From £46,053 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Technical support
Gas Safe Register
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary from £46,053 + Operational Incentive Scheme
41.25 hours per week on a variable 7-day shift pattern, including standby and occasional night shifts (rotas are provided in advance)
Based at Burradon Depot

Start Date – 7th September 2026

Work on the Front Line of Our Gas Network

We have an exciting opportunity to join Northern Gas Networks (NGN) as an Operational Response Engineer (ORE). In this role, you will play a vital part in helping keep our customers supplied with hot water and heating all year round, delivering a customer-first service when it matters most.

As an ORE, you will be the first point of contact for gas escapes, investigations, maintenance and replacement work. This is a rewarding role where your actions have a direct impact on our customers, ensuring emergencies and essential works are managed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and you will be responsible for quickly assessing situations, making informed decisions and taking the appropriate action to protect both customers and colleagues.

A full UK manual driving licence is a requirement for this role

In this role you will

Coordinate and deliver a wide range of operational and maintenance activities across the gas transportation network, planning resources effectively to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Carry out the installation, connection, disconnection, commissioning, decommissioning and maintenance of gas mains, services, plant and equipment, including complex tasks that require specialist skills and knowledge
Respond to gas emergencies, undertake standby duties, and carry out testing, surveying, fault-finding and diagnostic activities, taking prompt action to maintain the safety and integrity of the network
Ensure excavation, reinstatement and repair works are completed in line with required standards, safety requirements and regulatory obligations
Share your expertise by providing training, coaching and technical support to colleagues, helping to develop skills and promote best practice across the team
Work closely with contractors and third parties operating on or near the network, providing guidance and support to ensure activities are carried out safely and effectively
Gather and analyse information, produce reports and technical documentation, and make recommendations to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement
Champion teamwork, collaboration and customer service, working across NGN to deliver business objectives, improve performance and provide an excellent experience for our customers

We are looking for

Hold a valid CCN1/CESP1 or CMA1 qualification and be Gas Safe registered. You will need to provide evidence of your qualifications at interview and have at least one year's relevant industry experience
A self-motivated individual who puts safety first, embraces a zero-harm culture and is committed to delivering outstanding customer service.
Have strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and members of the public
Willing to work a range of shift patterns and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota
Confident using digital systems and handheld technology to capture information and support day-to-day operations
Comfortable working in a hands-on operational role, carrying out practical activities safely and effectively in a dynamic environment

Why join NGN?

Salary from £46,053 per annum
Operational Incentive Scheme
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 2.9 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/RootsandResonance/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 mid-July. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected]

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