Project Manager

Project Manager

Location Aberdeen, Livingston, Bishop Auckland

Salary £53,461 - £67,612

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects across the Scotland North region. Based from St Fergus, Livingston or Glasgow, you’ll manage projects throughout their full lifecycle—ensuring they meet required safety, environmental, technical and financial standards.

You’ll work closely with Project Engineers, Design Coordinators, Supervisors, contractors and internal stakeholders to shape effective solutions, drive performance and support delivery against RIIO‑2 commitments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on stakeholder collaboration, and wants to contribute to nationally significant energy infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a project portfolio through engineering, design and site-based teams.
• Manage projects from requirements and design through development, delivery and closure—meeting time, cost and specification targets.
• Build effective relationships with Investment teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression and identify innovative approaches.
• Ensure strong safety, health and environmental performance, fulfilling Process Safety (FPSA) and CDM responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with the ND500 governance process and the wider value chain.
• Influence detailed designs to ensure whole-life value, buildability and operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage contract strategies, monitoring contractor performance via KPIs.
• Support team capability through coaching and sharing best practice.
• Oversee cost data, project review meetings and project governance throughout the lifecycle.

Key skills & experience

Leadership & Interpersonal

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Confidence leading devolved or cross‑functional groups.
• Ability to champion and maintain a positive safety culture.

Technical & Professional

•     Experience in planning, designing or delivering projects on high‑pressure gas transmission assets (e.g., pipelines, AGIs, compressor stations).
•     Solid understanding of relevant legislation, safety frameworks and company procedures.
•     Strong commercial and financial awareness, including experience with NEC4 contracts, forecasting, budgeting and cost control.
•     Proven ability to prioritise, schedule and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Degree-level education leading toward Chartered status.
• Recognised Safety, Health or Environmental Management qualifications.

What we can 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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