Job Description

We'relooking for an experienced and safety-driven senior gas engineer totake the lead in managing the safe and compliant flow of gas across our Yeovilsite. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee complex networkinstallations, develop and maintain our gas safety case, and ensure fullcompliance with health and safety regulations.
You'llalso lead and support a team of skilled gas personnel, setting the standard fortechnical excellence and operational integrity. Initially appointed as theGas Responsible Person, you'll progress to Gas Appointed Person within 12months - shaping the future of gas safety on a nationally significant site.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the LHUK Gas Safety Case in collaboration with the Gas Safety Manager and third parties, ensuring all requirements are met to a high standard.
• Ensure all gas-related works comply with current regulations; produce risk assessments, method statements, and Gas Permits to Work; and drive the closure of corrective actions (CARs) within agreed timeframes.
• Support timely delivery of statutory, mandatory, and reactive maintenance while planning and managing gas-related projects and remedial works to ensure compliance.
• Assess, appoint, and monitor gas-skilled persons, reviewing their competence regularly and applying restrictions or suspensions when necessary.
• Ensure subcontractors hold relevant certifications, including EUSR registration, network construction qualifications, and commercial gas credentials.
• Demonstrate strong leadership across the contract, promote company values, and set the standard for safety, compliance, and performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Gas Safety Qualifications: Holds (or is working towards) relevant gas safety certifications such as Gas Safety Manager; Commercial Gas qualifications essential; MOD Responsible Person (Gas) and SCO Modules 1-5 preferred.
• Health & Safety Credentials: NEBOSH or IOSH certifications are highly desirable to support safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• Gas Systems Experience: Demonstrated experience maintaining and working on commercial gas systems and related equipment.
• Safety Case Management: Proven experience leading or supporting gas safety case management or similar safety-critical roles in technical services.
• H&S Compliance Expertise: Strong track record producing risk assessments, method statements, and managing safety documentation in line with current legislation.
• Personnel Competence Oversight: Experience in assessing, appointing, and managing the competence of gas-skilled personnel, including performance review and development.
• Project & Remedial Works Support: Ability to influence and support gas-related project planning, delivery, and completion of remedial actions across multiple workstreams.
• Technical and Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of gas safety regulations, industry best practices, and familiarity with certification bodies such as EUSR and relevant gas registration schemes.

What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you;you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; andyou'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Ready to elevate your engineeringcareer? Join us as a senior engineer and play a key role in delivering criticalsolutions that shape the future - your next chapter starts here.
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Salary 45-54k per annum (DOE)
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1159297/147833
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 26 September, 2025
Job Category Facilities Management
Business Unit UK Corporate Services
Location Yeovil, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 12 September, 2025

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