Expansion Manager

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a senior Expansion Manager for a major low-carbon infrastructure project in Teesside. The role involves leading a complex programme, engaging with regulators, and overseeing project development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure projects, stakeholder management, and strategic governance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK's decarbonisation efforts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of project governance and risk management.
• Strong skills in engaging regulators and government.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated Expansion programme through project development.
• Build and resource the project organization including teams and contractors.
• Oversee strategy for contracting, procurement, and scheduling.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Risk management

Strategic thinking

CCUS experience

Job description

Overview

Expansion Manager – Major CCS Infrastructure Project, Teesside (with regular UK travel).

The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is delivering one of the UK’s most important low-carbon infrastructure projects, building the onshore and offshore pipelines, storage sites and wells that will safely transport millions of tonnes of CO₂ to the North Sea. This work is central to decarbonising Teesside and the Humber and to achieving the UK’s net zero goals. NES Fircroft is working on this role on an exclusive basis with The Northern Endurance Partnership.

We’re now looking for a senior Expansion Manager to lead the next phase: a programme including an 88km onshore pipeline, 100km of offshore pipelines, two new CO₂ storage sites and wells.

Why this role matters

You’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering a critical part of the UK’s energy transition, taking a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme through development, regulatory approvals, and Final Investment Decision (FID).

What you’ll do

• Lead the integrated Expansion programme – onshore & offshore scope through project development and beyond FID.
• Build and resource the project organisation (team, contractors, systems, governance).
• Oversee strategy for contracting, procurement, cost, schedule, risk and HSSE.
• Drive regulatory and consenting activity, including Development Consent Order (DCO).
• Act as a key interface with regulators, government, industry partners and local stakeholders.
• Deliver a competitive, safe and world-class CO₂ transport and storage solution.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally across pipelines, offshore assets, and wells.
• Deep understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and government.
• Strategic thinker who can operate in complex, ambiguous environments and build collaboration across multiple organisations.
• CCUS or energy transition experience would be a real advantage.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a first-of-a-kind UK project and make a direct impact on national decarbonisation efforts.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. We offer contractors a range of services to support their assignments and ensure safe, compliant deployment.