Assistant Design Coordinator
Date:
13 Oct 2026
Location:
Peterborough, GB, PE7 8FD
Company:
National Gas
Requisition ID:
3338
£48,500 to £57,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car*
- Additional earning potential through overtime
*Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.
Location: East region (Peterborough, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, King's Lynn, Hatton and Bacton)
Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week working in the office or on site
Travel: Regular travel across the East region, including our regional hub in Peterborough
Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of one of our East region sites
About us
At National Gas, the work we do matters.
As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.
Join us and help secure Britain's energy.
About the role
Help shape the successful delivery of engineering solutions across major Asset Health projects.
As an Assistant Design Coordinator, you'll support the coordination of design activities from concept through to project completion, helping project and engineering teams deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
Why this role matters
Engineering projects rely on effective coordination behind the scenes. In this role, you'll help keep designs moving forward, support governance requirements, and ensure teams have the information they need to achieve project milestones.
Working within Project Delivery, you'll collaborate with engineers, project managers, subject matter experts, and delivery partners, helping to maintain momentum across a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects. Supporting our strategically important East region, you'll play a part in delivering projects across critical gas transmission assets, including seven compressor stations and the Bacton Gas Terminal. It's an excellent opportunity to build your engineering and project delivery expertise while working alongside key technical and corporate teams in a region that is focused on empowering people and making National Gas a great place to work.
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate design activities across the project lifecycle
- Support compliance with engineering governance and Management of Change processes
- Organise technical reviews, design workshops, and stakeholder meetings
- Track actions, risks, and technical queries to support project progress
- Maintain communication between engineering teams, project managers, and delivery partners
- Support project delivery during design, construction, and close-out phases
- Identify opportunities to improve and standardise design processes and ways of working
What you'll bring
This role would suit someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, coordinating activities, and helping technical teams achieve successful outcomes.
Essential
- Experience supporting engineering, design, construction, or project delivery activities
- Understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements and engineering governance principles
- Strong planning, organisation, and coordination skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and track multiple activities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience of Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Experience within utilities, infrastructure, construction, or other asset-intensive industries
- Experience supporting engineering consultants, contractors, or project teams
- Experience coordinating technical meetings and project records
- HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification, in an engineering, construction, or related discipline
Security clearance
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).
What we offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- Company car (subject to business mileage)
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
- 10x salary life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive recruitment
We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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