Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - West England (Bristol) - £65,000 to £81,000 + 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. 

About the role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in a high-impact role where safety, innovation, and performance are paramount? If so, we want you to lead on several of our high-value Capex programmes.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a portfolio of capital investment programmes worth up to £100 million annually. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and environmental compliance.

Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding a strong safety culture, driving innovation, and ensuring that every project meets regulatory and performance expectations.

You will lead a team of project professionals, providing first-level assurance across all activities while developing and sharing best practices in safety, health, environment, quality, and project delivery. You’ll be expected to challenge your teams to ensure that project scopes and delivery solutions are efficient, innovative, and fit for purpose, avoiding unnecessary scope creep.

In this role, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to execution and closure. Your ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally will be key to resolving issues, fostering collaboration, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

We’re seeking someone with a strong background in project management, ideally within engineering or infrastructure, it would be advantageous to have experience working on Mechanical & Civil projects. You should have a solid understanding of commercial principles and experience managing financial controls, budgets, and cost forecasting.

Your leadership and communication skills should be exceptional, enabling you to influence and inspire teams, manage stakeholders, and drive performance across a large and complex portfolio.

CDM experience is held in high regard and you'll ideally hold Chartered status in engineering or project management. A valid UK driving licence is essential, and qualifications in health, safety, and environmental management such as IOSH or NEBOSH are highly desirable.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 15% based on personal and company performance 
• Company car
• 28 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 
• 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 
• 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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