Head of Engineering - Scotland & North England

Head of Engineering - Livingston / Aberdeen - £72,000 to £105,000

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 

About the role

As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and safety assurance across the Scotland and North of England region.

A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the integrity of our assets are maintained, and enable technical engineering to support high-quality, cost-effective project delivery across a significant infrastructure portfolio. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical & Safety Leadership: Build and maintain technical and safety competence within the region; ensure full compliance with SHE requirements and regulations. 
• Management of Change: Lead the engineering change processes for modifications and new projects, ensuring accurate records and drawings. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage and approve authorisations under relevant regulations (e.g., EL/96, DSEAR). 
• Quality Assurance: Define and oversee QA requirements for projects and assets, providing insight and trending to drive improvement. 
• Safety Engineering: Deliver local HAZID and HAZOP capability to ensure outputs meet time, cost and quality expectations. 
• Strategic Planning: Align engineering activities with the five-year regulatory delivery plan and future regulatory periods. 
• Financial Oversight: Manage a £300M+ budget, ensuring cost optimisation and resource allocation. 
• Collaboration & Innovation: Work with Central Engineering and Asset Management Directorates to embed digital tools, drive innovation and continuous improvement. 

What we are looking for

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; Chartered (or equivalent) and member of a relevant professional body. 
• Significant engineering leadership experience with delivery of large‑scale infrastructure, ideally in energy/utilities. 
• Deep knowledge of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and regulatory compliance in the energy sector. 
• Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams, with a track record of building technical and safety competence. 
• Strong financial acumen managing substantial budgets, forecasting and cost control. 
• Fluency with digital tools for engineering design and project management; passionate about continuous improvement. 
• Evidenced commitment to safety, quality and sustainability, with hands‑on QA and change management experience. 

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 20% based on personal and company performance 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Benefit Driver - An EV or plug-in hybrid company car or cash alternative 
• 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve.  We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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