Head of Delivery Engineering - Scotland & North England

National Gas; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

National Gas seeks a Head of Delivery Engineering to lead engineering operations across Scotland and North England. The role focuses on managing significant infrastructure projects, ensuring quality standards and safety while driving innovation and efficiency within the engineering team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, financial acumen, and a background in large-scale project management within the energy sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 20% based on performance

Private Medical Insurance

Benefit Driver - EV or hybrid company car

28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Opt-In flexible benefit scheme

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service

Excellent family friendly provisions

Career progression and professional development

Employee assistance programme for counselling

Qualifications

• Experienced engineering leader in large-scale infrastructure projects in energy/utilities sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financially astute with experience managing large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery function for Scotland and North England.
• Oversee execution of infrastructure projects exceeding £300mn.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team ensuring project delivery within budget and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Head of Delivery Engineering - Livingston / Aberdeen - £72,000 to £105,000

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters thatallow millions of homes and businessesto 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

As Head of Delivery Engineering, you’ll lead the engineering delivery function for the Scotland and North England region, overseeing the successful execution of high-value infrastructure projects exceeding £300mn. This role is critical to ensure that engineering projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and performance standards.

You’ll manage a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from planning and design through to execution and completion. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the engineering function.

You’ll lead and mentor the engineering delivery team, ensuring high performance, capability development, and alignment with strategic goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

You’ll develop and implement strategies for resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk management, ensuring that engineering operations are efficient and resilient. You’ll also be responsible for managing the department’s budget and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.

Collaboration will be key to your success. You’ll work with stakeholders across operations, maintenance, and external contractors to ensure seamless project integration. You’ll also play a key role in driving digital transformation, embedding modern tools and technologies into engineering delivery.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy or utilities sector. With a degree in engineering, you bring leadership experience and a deep understanding of engineering principles and project management methodologies.

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Your leadership style fosters innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’re financially astute, with experience managing large budgets and driving cost-effective delivery. You’re also committed to safety, quality, and sustainability, and ideally hold Chartered Engineer status or membership with a relevant professional body.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 20% based on personal and company performance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Benefit Driver - An EV or plug-in hybrid company car or cash alternative
• 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• 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
  
  

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.

We are 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.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.