Asset Manager - Uncertainty Mechanism (UM)

£56,000 - £65,500 + up to 6% Bonus

Location: Aberdeen, Livingston, Warwick, Bristol, Warrington, Peterborough, or Nottingham

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site
Travel: Regular travel across the project, stakeholder, and office locations as required
Location requirement: Candidates can be based from any of the listed office locations. The role supports a cross-border project spanning England and Scotland, with the majority of the delivery team based in England.

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

National Gas Transmission (NGT) has an exciting and important role in leading a fair energy transition towards net zero. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today. 

We are navigating through an exciting time as we evolve to meet net-zero targets for 2050. We commit to deliver to our customers and end consumer in our Business Plan which we submit to Ofgem every five years. Uncertainty Mechanisms allow us to adjust the scope of the plan (and related funding) based on the changing energy landscape. 

Working to build our Uncertainty Mechanism (UM) Re-opener Submissions (think about it as mini-business plans!) will put you at the forefront of evolving the UK’s gas infrastructure to meet net zero targets and drive much needed investments for consumers.  

What You'll Do

• Own and lead the development of robust UM Engineering Justification documents translating strategic objectives into robust, deliverable investment plans.
• Provide clear, evidence-based communication of investment decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders internally and externally and own the relationships that help define the team’s outputs.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance asset management capability and maturity.
• Communicate complex investment decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why this role matters

This role plays a pivotal part in securing the investment needed to maintain and modernise the UK’s gas transmission network as it transitions towards net zero. Combining engineering, asset management and business case expertise, the role ensures investment decisions are technically robust, economically justified and aligned to regulatory requirements.

Through close collaboration with stakeholders and technical experts, it helps shape critical infrastructure projects that deliver long-term value, network resilience and benefits for customers and consumers.

About You

Ideally, you will be a natural storyteller who enjoys research and writing, with the ability to develop clear, logical, and compelling narratives that justify the need for investment. You will be capable of translating complex technical, operational, and risk-based information into comprehensive business cases and engineering justifications that support decision-making and secure stakeholder buy-in.

We aren’t just looking for someone with the knowledge, we want someone whose ambition will evolve and elevate this role allowing us to continue to provide a safe, reliable service to our customers whilst developing safe asset solutions for the future.

Essential

• Engineering and/or Asset Management experience
• Understanding of a wide range of Gas Transmission plant and equipment.
• Understanding of / experience in regulated business
• Investment and business case development (Cost Benefit Analysis & Engineering Justification
• Experience Whole life cost analysis
• Stakeholder management and working with technical experts

Desirable

• Degree-level qualification in an engineering, science or numerate discipline, or equivalent experience.

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 www.gov.uk (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we Offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus of up to 6%
• 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.