Lead Project Manager - Rotating Machinery + CABS Projects
Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY Bristol, GB, BS34 8YU
£65,000 to £81,000 + up to 15% bonus
Location: Hybrid near Warrington, Bristol or Warwick
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
We are looking for an experienced, highly proactive and enthusiastic Lead Project Manager to drive a varied portfolio of Rotating Machinery and CABS projects from early definition and FEED through detailed design, delivery, commissioning, handover and close-out. This is a visible leadership role for someone who can create momentum, bring people together and turn complex engineering challenges into safe, successful outcomes.
You will work across a wide fleet of Siemens, GE and Solar rotating machinery, together with Siemens electric VSD and Everllence units. Current and emerging projects include a new MOPICO unit, Gas Generator and Power Turbine overhauls, CABS projects and major machinery upgrades.
Why this role matters
Our rotating machinery is central to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the gas transmission network. You will provide end-to-end project leadership, protecting safety, operational reliability, security of supply and investment value while helping a forward-thinking and innovative team modernise and sustain a strategically important fleet.
What you'll be doing
- Lead designated Rotating Machinery and CABS projects through the complete project lifecycle, from optioneering and FEED to construction, commissioning, handover and closure.
- Own delivery against agreed scope, programme, cost, quality, safety, environmental, functional and regulatory requirements.
- Develop clear delivery strategies for compressor, gas turbine, power turbine, electric-drive and associated CABS investments.
- Build and lead effective multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineering, operations, asset management, construction, procurement, commercial and supplier interfaces.
- Provide visible leadership, clear priorities and disciplined governance, ensuring risks, assumptions, dependencies, decisions and changes are actively managed.
- Manage design and delivery partners, OEMs and specialist suppliers, strengthening relationships while driving accountability, value and timely decisions.
- Lead project controls including cost management, forecasting, schedule management, reporting and change control.
- Ensure construction and commissioning risks are identified, assessed and reduced throughout delivery, with robust readiness and handover arrangements.
- Represent the Senior Rotating Machinery Manager as required and provide accurate, concise and timely reporting and forecasting to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and standardisation across the Rotating Machinery project portfolio.
What you'll bring
- Significant experience of leading complex capital projects in rotating machinery, mechanical engineering, compressor systems, gas turbines, power generation, electric-drive machinery, fire & gas systems, CAB ventilations or a comparable high-hazard infrastructure environment.
- A strong record of taking projects from early development and FEED through detailed design, delivery, commissioning and operational handover.
- Proven leadership of direct teams, matrix teams, OEMs, principal contractors, designers and specialist suppliers.
- Strong project management capability across scope, programme, cost, risk, quality, change, contracts and stakeholder management.
- Experience of high-value cost management, forecasting and reporting, with the confidence to challenge constructively and make timely decisions.
- Sound understanding of construction safety, environmental obligations, design management and assurance within a regulated or safety-critical environment.
- Commercial awareness and experience of fixed-price, target-cost or other major project contracting arrangements.
- A proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to create pace, solve problems and inspire others around a shared outcome.
What makes this opportunity different
- Breadth: exposure to a diverse machinery fleet, technologies and OEMs rather than a single asset type.
- Impact: direct influence on major investments that support network reliability, resilience and security of supply.
- Challenge: technically complex projects including new machinery, life-extension, overhaul and major upgrade programmes.
- Team: the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, innovative environment that values initiative, collaboration and practical delivery leadership.
What we offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 15%
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 28 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
Security clearance
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