Commerical Cost Lead

Commercial Cost Lead

£49,855 to £63,000

Peterborough or Warwick, Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

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

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping one of the country’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, helping to decarbonise industry and secure Britain’s energy future.

At National Gas, we’re investing in major hydrogen and CCUS projects to support the UK’s journey to net zero. As Commercial Cost Lead, you’ll take a central role in a high-profile Joint Venture (JV) developing one of the UK’s first hydrogen pipeline networks in the Humber region.

You’ll act as the commercial bridge between National Gas and its partners, shaping strategy, influencing decisions, and ensuring strong commercial performance across the lifecycle of this landmark project.

What you'll be doing

• Lead commercial negotiations with JV partners, stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Build and manage strong, trust-based relationships to ensure alignment with joint venture objectives.
• Develop and deliver commercial strategies that maximise value for both the JV and National Gas.
• Provide commercial input into governance, reporting and key decision-making forums.
• Analyse financial and commercial performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Support financial forecasting, budgeting and scenario planning alongside finance teams.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and partnership risks.
• Represent National Gas in JV steering groups and strategic discussions.
• Ensure compliance with JV agreements while driving continuous improvement and evolution.

About you

You’re a strategic and commercially astute professional who thrives in complex, high-impact environments. You build strong relationships naturally, communicate with clarity, and bring the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and partners.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Proven background in commercial roles having developed advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Strong experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing partnerships.
• Solid understanding of joint venture structures, governance and commercial frameworks.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, energy or industrial projects (hydrogen or renewables advantageous).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and articulate value drivers.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex commercial concepts for non-commercial audiences.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the UK energy market and regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management in complex projects.
• Experience across procurement, tendering and supplier evaluation processes.
• Capability in contract management, including variations and claims.

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• 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 

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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