Responsible Person Gas

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Responsible Person Gas to join our FDIS Rams Gas Compliance Team in a mobile role covering MOD housing in and around Edinburgh/Rosyth, Scotland. This is a varied and challenging role, with a wide range of responsibility.

We are offering a competitive salary with the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within the Gas industry.

Responsible Person Gas plays an important part in Amey to ensure the requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and the DIO Gas Safety Case are complied with in all activities undertaken on the establishments within their area of responsibility.   

The standard hours of work are 37.5 Monday to Friday

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Implementation and operation of gas safety in area of responsibility.
• Assess the competence of Gas Skilled Persons for appointment and review experience and performance. Ensure Skilled Persons are aware of any restrictions related to their work. Where necessary, suspend the appointment of Skilled Persons.
• Maintain register of Skilled Persons for continual monitoring of competence and training.
• Write and maintain Gas Safety Management Plans for each area of responsibility and familiarisation and knowledge across all sites within the Service Delivery Area.
• Investigate all reported gas incidents in full, completing detailed reports and putting in place corrective actions when required to mitigate future incidents.
• Arrange and carry out supply chain office audits of gas safety processes and procedures.
• Provide professional and technical support, and advice, where required to maintenance and project teams, DIO, and end users.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and where necessary safety programs and Gas Permits to Work.
• Liaise closely with the Gas Safety manager, operations, and project managers for continued compliance throughout the MOD estate, seeking guidance as necessary.
• Keeping up to date with gas industry changes, current regulations, and legislation.
• Maintain continual personal/professional development.
• Maintain a positive environment in which Skilled Persons and other team members engage and follow in the requirements of the Gas Safety Case, with a self-motivated attitude to gas safety.

We want to hear from you if you have: 

Experience in management of Gas Safe Systems of Work. Extensive knowledge of compliance in gas utilisation.  Are a self-motivated individual who can work off own initiative and maintain and manage your own workload.

• Essential ACS qualifications – CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, and CPA1 with significant experience within the gas industry.
• LPG qualifications would be desirable.
• Non-domestic gas qualifications would be desirable.
• CMDDA1 and GL8 - Gas Incident Investigation (desirable although training would be given)
• Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g., SMSTS)
• Developed IT skills (e.g. Excel, Word etc.) necessity, with a good level of report writing.
• Auditing experience.
• IGEM EngTech level membership (desirable, although gaining EngTech membership is required as part of the role)
• Technical qualifications & training as required by JSP 375. (desirable, although training will be given)

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience with Gas Distribution Networks and training in Safe Control of Operations, SHEA Gas and Escape Locate and Repair works to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed. 

What we can offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan 
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to  
• Holidays - Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.  
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers. 
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. 
• Company Car

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. 

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. 

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary. 

Who is Amey? 

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets. 

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day. 

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. 

To find out more take a look at Amey

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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