Rotating Machinery Manager (East)

Rotating Machinery Manager - Peterborough - £65,000 to £80,000

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. 

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

About the role:

As Rotating Machinery Manager, you'll lead the delivery of compressor overhaul, breakdown response, and refurbishment projects across the gas transmission network. You’ll be responsible for managing a strategic programme of work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with governance, standards, and procedures.

This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end accountability for the definition, development, execution, and closure of rotating machinery investment projects. You will drive performance across safety, health, environment, quality, cost, and schedule, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Working closely with regional teams, you’ll identify opportunities to enhance asset reliability and availability, support operational readiness, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all project and operational activities
• Drive improvements in asset reliability, performance, and availability
• Oversee the planning and delivery of rotating machinery projects to time, cost, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with governance, assurance, and risk management processes
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans for rotating machinery assets
• Provide clear and consistent reporting on project performance and progress
• Foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders to resolve issues and share best practices
• Manage resources, budgets, and schedules to optimise delivery outcomes
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, supporting professional growth and accountability
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery and asset management

Travel will be part of the job – we have a national portfolio. You'll travel to the Peterborough office a couple of times a week as well as visiting other sites across the East of the UK with home working in-between.

What we're looking for:

Essential - 

• Experience managing rotating machinery in energy, oil & gas, or utilities industry with a strong understanding of gas compressors, turbines, pumps, and associated control systems
• Proven track record of delivering asset integrity, reliability and performance improvement
• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or contract/project management discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Project management experience including, managing project budgets and forecasts
• Excellent knowledge of safety, compliance, and operational risk management
• Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable - 

• Familiarity with gas transmission systems and critical national infrastructure
• Chartered status with relevant professional body (or working towards)

What we can offer you:

Annual performance bonus of up to 15% of your eligible earnings in the performance year
28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
Company car (if mileage requirements are met)
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, 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/shared parental leave
Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning
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. 

National Gas is 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.  

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, 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.    

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