Project Completions Lead

Project Completions Lead

Salary: £47,813 - £60,470 + Benefits

Location: Livingston or Aberdeen (minimum 3 days onsite)

About us

We operate across one of the most safety‑critical and technically complex engineering environments in the UK. Our Scotland & North team delivers high‑quality engineering outputs, manages change responsibly and drives digital excellence across BIM, drawings and documentation.

If you want to lead a high‑performing technical team, manage meaningful change and help shape the digital engineering future of our region, this is an exciting opportunity.

About the role

As our Project Completions Lead, you will be responsible for governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement of engineering drawings, BIM processes and modification completions across the Scotland & North region. 
Your leadership will directly influence the accuracy of our engineering documentation, compliance with industry standards, and successful delivery of low‑ and medium‑risk modifications. You’ll lead a team of BIM Analysts, Drawing Specialists and Document Controllers ensuring consistency, capability and a high standard of technical output.
 
A significant focus of the role is ownership of the G35 Management of Change process. You will receive full training to become an authorised G35 approver, giving you responsibility for reviewing, assuring and approving modifications in line with governance and safety requirements.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact leadership role where you’ll be expected to drive progress, unblock stalled work and make things happen.
 
Hybrid & Onsite Requirements:
This role requires a strong onsite presence to work effectively with engineering teams, document controllers and project stakeholders.

Minimum 3 days per week onsite at either: Livingston office, or Aberdeen office
 
This ensures close collaboration, rapid decision‑making and effective leadership of the team.

 
What You’ll Be Doing
 

• Leading governance, assurance and improvement of engineering drawings, BIM workflows and digital asset information. 
• Managing and coaching Document Controllers, BIM Analysts and Drawing Specialists, setting standards and driving performance. 
• Taking ownership of the G35 Management of Change process for low‑ and medium‑risk modifications, including full training to become an authorised approver.
• Ensuring all modification documentation, evidence, governance and commissioning records are complete, compliant and high‑quality.
• Monitoring progress of modifications, identifying blockers and driving actions to completion. 
• Safeguarding the accuracy and accessibility of engineering drawings and models within the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Leading the shift from 2D to BIM/3D‑based design workflows and ensuring alignment with ISO 19650 standards. 
• Challenging quality issues in drawings, BIM models and documentation especially when deadlines are tight.
• Working with engineering SMEs, operational teams, construction partners and third‑party contractors to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
• Providing subject matter expertise across BIM, information management and change governance.

About you

You’re proactive, organised and confident a leader who brings clarity, structure and momentum. You can balance real‑world project demands with rigorous digital engineering governance, and you’re comfortable challenging standards to ensure compliance and safety.

You thrive in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment and enjoy developing people, improving processes and driving technical excellence.

 
Key Requirements & Experience

• Significant experience in engineering drawing management, BIM processes or digital engineering environments 
• Experience leading document controllers or digital engineering teams
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 19650, information management and BIM standards
• Proficiency with Autodesk or Bentley software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, MicroStation)
• Experience with Management of Change processes (G35 training provided)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to resolve blockers, drive progress and operate with pace
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Digital Engineering or equivalent experience 
• A leadership style that is proactive, assertive and solution‑focused

What we offer

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
• Death in service 10x your basic salary
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.

 
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