Project Officer

Project Officer - East England - £45,196 to £56,000 + Company Car

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. 

The Operations team maintain, repair and upgrade 7,666km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, business and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.

About the role

We are the backbone of Britain's energy system. And you’re the support we need to lead the transition to a cleaner energy future. Interested? Read on to find out more. 
 
As an integral part of the regional delivery team, the Project Officer drives value by ensuring that Contractors’ construction activities align with National Gas policy and contractual requirements. 

Your accountabilities would include the review of risk assessments and method statements, undertaking safety inspections, issuing permits with a focus on the delivery of a safe, technically compliant project whilst maintaining a commercial mindset. 

Projects will be mainly focused on Pipeline, AGI & Compressor Station activities across the National Transmission System.

What we are looking for

To be successful in the role it would be advantageous to have good understanding of Rotating Equipment, CDM Regulations, Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies.  Having project management skills and previous experience of project site management is important. 

It would be advantageous to have an Electrical or Instrumentation background alongside obtaining or wanting to work towards EL96 and CompEx qualifications.
 
Travel will be part of the job, most weeks you will be traveling to one of our sites or offices across the patch, it is therefore essential you hold a full UK driving licence and be a good planner. 

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• 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 – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 

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. 
 
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 

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