Senior Gas Engineer

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 
• between £45,000 and £54,000 per annum (DOE) 

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Join Leonardo Helicopters as a Senior Gas Engineer — and play a critical role in powering a world-class aerospace facility.

We're looking for an experienced and safety-driven Senior Gas Engineer to take the lead in managing the safe and compliant flow of gas across our Yeovil site. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee complex network installations, develop and maintain our gas safety case, and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.

You’ll also lead and support a team of skilled gas personnel, setting the standard for technical excellence and operational integrity. Initially appointed as the Gas Responsible Person, you’ll progress to Gas Appointed Person within 12 months — shaping the future of gas safety on a nationally significant site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gas Safety Case Management: 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.
• Health & Safety Compliance: 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.
• Maintenance & Projects: Support timely delivery of statutory, mandatory, and reactive maintenance while planning and managing gas-related projects and remedial works to ensure compliance.
• Competence & Oversight: Assess, appoint, and monitor gas-skilled persons, reviewing their competence regularly and applying restrictions or suspensions when necessary.
• Subcontractor Compliance: Ensure subcontractors hold relevant certifications, including EUSR registration, network construction qualifications, and commercial gas credentials.
• Leadership & Values: 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:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 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; and you’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 engineering career? Join us as a senior engineer and play a key role in delivering critical solutions that shape the future — your next chapter starts here.