Digital Lead - New Molecules

National Gas; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double‑match pension

Annual bonus

Tusker car scheme

Holiday entitlement (26 days)

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a Digital Lead for New Molecules to shape the digital foundations of Britain’s future energy infrastructure. You will drive BIM governance, define digital standards and deliver data-driven insights across major programmes.

Working with engineering, GIS, technology, and delivery teams, you’ll connect people, data, and systems to enhance decision‑making, improve efficiency, and support innovative solutions for future energy projects in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, GIS or related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading BIM delivery within infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments.
• Expert knowledge of BIM standards and ISO 19650 with strong data governance.
• Strong capability using BIM platforms (Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, MicroStation).
• Experience with Common Data Environments (BIM 360, ProjectWise).
• Advanced scripting/automation skills (Dynamo, Python, VBA).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance of BIM models across new molecule infrastructure projects.
• Define and implement digital requirements and standards for key platforms and systems.
• Create Power BI dashboards delivering insights for project and business performance.
• Drive compliance with BIM standards (ISO 19650) and improve data consistency.
• Integrate BIM, GIS, asset management systems, and data environments for digital asset management.
• Provide guidance to project teams, contractors and stakeholders on digital delivery and information management.
• Develop automation solutions and mentor colleagues, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

BIM delivery

BIM platforms

Automation scripting

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction/GIS

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Bentley MicroStation

BIM 360/ProjectWise

Job description

£56,500 to £67,000 + up to 6% bonus

Location: Warwick, Peterborough, Livingston or Warrington

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office

Travel: Regular travel across the UK as required

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

Help shape the digital foundations of Britain's future energy infrastructure.

As Digital Lead for New Molecules, you'll drive the digital strategy across major infrastructure and asset management programmes, ensuring data, systems, and digital processes support safe, efficient, and future-ready delivery. This is an opportunity to influence how emerging energy networks are designed, built, managed, and optimised.

Why this role matters

The UK's energy landscape is evolving, and digital capability will play a critical role in enabling that transition. You'll help create the standards, systems, and insights that support new molecule infrastructure projects from concept through to operation.

Working across engineering, asset management, GIS, technology, and delivery teams, you'll connect people, data, and technology to improve decision‑making, increase efficiency, and support innovation. Your expertise will help ensure National Gas is ready to meet future energy challenges with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development and governance of BIM models across new molecule infrastructure projects
• Define and implement digital requirements, standards, and processes for key platforms and systems
• Lead the creation of Power BI dashboards that deliver meaningful insights for project and business performance
• Drive compliance with BIM standards, including ISO 19650, and improve data consistency across programmes
• Integrate BIM, GIS, asset management systems, and common data environments to enhance digital asset management
• Provide expert guidance to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders on digital delivery and information management
• Develop automation solutions, mentor colleagues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with strategic thinking to solve complex infrastructure and data challenges.

Essential

• Degree qualification, or equivalent experience, in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, GIS, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience leading BIM delivery within infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments
• Expert knowledge of BIM standards and digital construction methodologies, including ISO 19650
• Strong capability using BIM platforms such as Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Bentley MicroStation, or similar tools
• Experience working with Common Data Environments such as BIM 360, ProjectWise, or equivalent platforms
• Advanced scripting and automation skills using Dynamo, Python, VBA, or similar technologies
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience integrating BIM and GIS environments, including ArcGIS or QGIS
• Knowledge of infrastructure asset management and lifecycle management principles
• Experience developing Power BI reporting solutions and dashboards
• Experience working on major capital infrastructure programmes
• Previous experience coaching or mentoring digital, BIM, or engineering professionals

What we offer

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

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