Gas Network - Inground Team (NCO1/NCO2)

Universal Gas Solutions · London, United Kingdom
Location
London, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Salary
£130–250 / day
Posted
23 Sep 2026

Verified open 10 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Gas Network Inground Team to safely deliver gas mains and riser service installation/replacements on the UK’s Gas Networks in London and the South East.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Inground gas service and main replacement
  • New and altered connections
  • Meterbank replacement and upgrades
  • Gas riser replacement in multi-occupancy / high-rise buildings
  • Ongoing programme across occupied and void properties

Locations: London, the South East and East Anglia. Travel between sites required; a mix of highway, private land and internal riser work.

What we're looking for:

  • SCO (Safe Control of Operations) status - required
  • Relevant mainlaying / service laying competencies - NCO1 as a minimum for the network operations role
  • PE pipe jointing (electrofusion / butt fusion) - essential for mainlaying
  • EUSR SHEA Gas
  • NRSWA / Streetworks card (operative or supervisor)
  • CSCS card
  • Confined space and working-at-height / PASMA for riser work (desirable to essential depending on role)
  • Asbestos awareness (older multi-occupancy stock)
  • Excavator and dumper tickets (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

What we offer:

  • Competitive rates:
  • PAYE: NCO1 £30k-£34k · Service Layer £38k-£45k · Main Layer £44k-£50k (plus van, fuel and overtime)
  • Day rate (subcontract): NCO1 £130-£150 · Service Layer £180-£210 · Main Layer £220-£250 · full gangs £400
  • Steady, long-term pipeline of work
  • Company vehicle and materials for employed operatives; supplied works packages for gangs
  • Supportive, established team with strong compliance standards

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