Head of Supply Chain & Commercial - West

Head of Supply Chain & Commercial, UK-based, West region – Competitive Salary plus benefits

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.

We are looking for a Head of Supply Chain & Commercial to head up the function in the West region. You will manage and deliver supply chain and commercial performance and value in the pre and post award commercial and contracts environment, adhering to central processes and governance. The role covers the complete project and portfolio lifecycle from inception to operations, decommissioning and closeout. 

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role

In this strategic senior leadership role, you will lead and manage the West region’s Supply Chain & Commercial team, acting as a coach and mentor, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

You will lead and manage the pre-award and post-award teams on activities including pricing, commercial models, contract reviews, and business and project risks. You will develop commercial intelligence across all functions in the region and develop commercial talent.

Overseeing procurement activities for the cost-effectiveness of the region is a key part of this role, along with financial management activities, including managing project budgets, forecasts and reports. 

You will ensure high standards are kept in line with compliance, policies, procedures and governance, and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, conducting regular commercial risk assessments and reviews.

Another key aspect of this role will be to develop and maintain commercial performance metrics and KPIs. You will prepare and present regular commercial performance reports to senior management and stakeholders and ensure transparency and accuracy in reporting commercial information.

About you

The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, including experience managing and developing remote teams. You will need proven experience in Utilities, Construction, Oil & Gas or a similar industry, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities.

Demonstrable experience on large individual projects c.£100m+ and portfolios of work with multiple smaller projects at £3-5m+ per scheme is required. 

NEC contract suite experience (especially ECC, NEC3 and NE4 contracts), and managing Procurement teams in a Utilities Contract Regulations or Public Contract Regulations environment (or similar) are required. 

You will need proven experience of prime contracts negotiations, proactive and preventative management and close out. Experience in subcontractor and vendor management including claims management and negotiation is essential. 

Proven ability to lead and actively participate in contractual negotiations, claim management, and portfolio commercial management, are also essential to be successful in this role.

You will role model excellent leadership behaviours, fostering a culture of openness, trust, and collaboration, inspiring the team and stakeholders alike.

The role requires national travel to various offices and sites, with a company car provided, or cash alternative. 

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary dependent on experience,
• Annual bonus of 20% based on personal and company performance,
• 28 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Private medical insurance for you with the option to purchase cover for your partner or your family,
• A fully electric company car, or cash alternative,
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including 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,
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, and study support to complete accountancy qualifications.

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.

This advert will close on the 27th June, though we may close it sooner if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We would advise you to apply early. 

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