Project Manager

Project Manager (National)

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

National (Hub: Ambergate)

Working pattern: Hybrid (on-site minimum 3 days a week)

Travel: Regular (national inc. to central hub in Ambergate)

Some flexibility for home working may be available, where appropriate.

About us

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.

About the role

Join National Gas Services (NGS), a trusted provider of specialist services across the UK and Ireland, delivering world-class solutions for gas transmission and distribution operators. With over 45 years of expertise and a nationwide network, NGS plays a critical role in keeping energy moving.

In this role, you’ll own and drive the delivery of key Customer Connections projects across the Gas Transmission network. From concept to commissioning, you’ll be accountable for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes - on time and on budget - while supporting a fast-moving, customer-focused business.

What you'll be doing

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects from concept through to close out
• Deliver against time, cost, quality, and safety targets - no compromise
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Ensure full compliance with ND500, governance frameworks, and company standards
• Act as Client under CDM 2015, ensuring all H&S obligations are met
• Drive process safety, including FPSAs and compliance throughout delivery
• Own the G35 process from initiation through to commissioning authorisation
• Lead project governance and chair review meetings with clarity and control
• Influence design to optimise safety, buildability, and long-term asset value
• Manage tendering, contracts, and contractor performance (NEC4)
• Take full control of project finances - forecasting, tracking, and recovery
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and opportunities proactively
• Coordinate outages to keep delivery on track
• Lead by example - sharing knowledge and strengthening team capability

About you

You’re a confident, delivery-focused Project Manager who gets things done. You combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and know how to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and keep projects moving forward. You’re organised, decisive, and thrive on accountability.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Strong technical expertise in high-pressure gas transmission (pipelines, compressor stations, terminals, AGIs)
• Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects end-to-end
• Solid understanding of CDM 2015 and relevant legislation
• Strong NEC4 contract management experience
• Commercially sharp with strong financial management skills (forecasting, cost control, payments)
• Skilled at planning, prioritising, and managing multiple projects
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within regulated utilities or energy environments
• Knowledge of ND500 or similar governance frameworks
• Experience influencing engineering design and technical assurance
• Passion for developing others and improving project delivery

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Company car - subject to business mileage
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, inc. 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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