Delivering Gas Infrastructure Excellence for Northern Gas Networks

RJ Utility Services Ltd has proudly partnered with Northern Gas Networks (NGN) since July 2003, and is currently one of just four main contractors working under a long-term term contract for the North of England gas network.

Following a competitive tender, RJ Utility Services was awarded a new three-year contract — continuing its longstanding relationship with NGN.

Scope of Works

This wide-ranging Civil Engineering & Maintenance contract covers:

• Minor excavations and light civil maintenance

• Heavier civil works including streetworks, pipeline construction and mechanical installations

• Fabrication, pipe laying, and connections

• Full-service project delivery, including plant, labour, materials, management, and subcontractors

• Delivery of occasional competitively-tendered “one off” major projects

The contract employs approximately 65 people and acts as a one-stop solution for NGN’s construction and maintenance needs.

Collaborative Approach

• Monthly performance review meetings with NGN and peer contractors

• Joint sharing of innovation and best practice

• A bespoke training plan, developed with NGN, including in-house delivery of the Gas Industry Safety Health & Environment Passport scheme

• Fully electronic invoicing and work submission, via a system co-developed with the client

Recent Project Highlights

AGI Compounds

Refurbishment and upgrade of Above Ground Installations — including concrete, valves, and pipework.

Pipeline Verification

Ongoing fault excavation and assessment on large-diameter, high-pressure gas pipelines.

Pipeline Construction

Numerous small-to-medium scale pipelines, up to 1000m in length and 24” in diameter, using both PE and steel. Works included traffic management, NRSWA compliance and certified welding.

Riverbank Stabilisation

Gabion installation to stabilise riverbanks at pipeline crossings — with close liaison with the Environment Agency to protect sensitive habitats.

Security Fencing

A £300k project delivering a mix of welded mesh, palisade, and expamet fencing around key NGN compounds.

Gas Holder Handrail Fabrication

A £500k+ contract to renew, extend, and recoat handrails on gas holder tanks across the North East and Yorkshire.

Outcomes

• Long-term trusted partnership with NGN

• Smooth delivery of both reactive maintenance and major planned works

• Continuous improvement of safety, environmental and operational standards

• Self-sufficient delivery model with in-house training and end-to-end capabilities