Project Manager (Bacton)
Bacton, GB, NR12 0JD
Project Manager
£51,500 to £61,000 plus up to 6% annual bonus and overtime
Bacton (on-site 5 days a week)
About us
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
Are you a seasoned Project Manager who has experience of working on large scale projects across an Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation discipline? If so, this could be the role for you.
We're on the lookout for an exceptional talent to spearhead our cutting-edge projects at our Bacton site. As a key player in delivering our projects, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and drive innovation like never before.
We have a large programme of work spanning many years and we want to set everyone up for success, so whatever discipline you've worked, is what you'll be aligned to (in the immediate instance). If you aspire to operate outside of your discipline experience, this is a great opportunity for just that.
What you'll be doing
- Responsible for delivering projects to time, cost, and specification in accordance with the Network Development Process.
- Ensure the delivery of projects that meet all safety, environmental, functional performance, financial performance and regulatory requirements.
- Work to mitigate errors with an inspiration to deliver a flawless end-to-end project.
- Be involved in the tendering and financial process, resource planning, training, and upskilling through to handover.
About you
You'll be a strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to lead large-scale, high-value projects from start to finish. You'll also be highly self-sufficient, capable of managing demanding workloads with minimal supervision while maintaining effective prioritisation across tasks.
Key requirements & experience
- HNC/HND level qualification (or equivalent) in an Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation discipline
- Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracting and contract options/clauses
- Commercial management experience inc. managing costs, financial forecasting, and reporting
- Solid understanding of how to manage key project management principles (cost, quality, time, risk etc.)
- Experience using commercial project management tools
- Full UK car driving licence
Security clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
- Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
- Flexible benefit scheme, incl. 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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