Innovation Delivery Lead - Safety & Integrity

National Gas; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Annual bonus up to 6%

Tusker car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance & income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas is seeking an Innovation Delivery Lead in Warwick with responsibility for delivering safety, reliability and performance improvements across the gas transmission network. You will steer projects from concept to implementation, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and industry partners to shape standards and investment choices.

The role requires leading complex programmes, managing budgets and risks, and delivering practical engineering solutions with an analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects in engineering, infrastructure, utilities or asset management.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management, able to influence senior leaders, suppliers and external partners.
• Proven experience managing project scope, budgets, risks and governance.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial and operational information and quantify benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety & Integrity innovation portfolio from concept to implementation.
• Manage projects from concept through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and partners to identify issues and solutions.
• Develop business cases and funding submissions for projects.
• Oversee project budgets, risks, governance and reporting to executives.
• Drive cross-organisational alignment to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

£55,000 to £65,000 + up to 6% bonus

Warwick (hybrid working)

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're looking for an Innovation Delivery Lead for a portfolio of projects focused on improving the safety, reliability and performance of the gas transmission network. You'll work with teams across National Gas and external partners to take projects from concept through to implementation.

Innovation is critical to maintaining a safe and reliable network. In this role, you'll identify and deliver solutions that address key operational and engineering challenges, helping shape future standards, investment decisions and ways of working across National Gas.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the Safety & Integrity innovation portfolio.
• Managing projects from concept through to implementation.
• Working across the business to identify key issues and develop solutions
• Developing business cases and funding submissions.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners.
• Managing project budgets, risks, governance and reporting.

Essential

What you'll bring

• Experience leading complex projects, programmes or portfolios within engineering, infrastructure, utilities or asset management.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and take ownership for delivery with minimal supervision.
• Natural curiosity and a proactive approach to investigating problems and identifying effective solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, technical specialists, suppliers and external partners.
• Proven experience managing project scope, budgets, risks, governance and delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial and operational information and use an analytical approach to develop practical solutions and quantify benefits
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Experience within gas, energy, utilities or other safety‑critical industries.
• Knowledge of innovation funding mechanisms such as NIA, SIF, UKRI or Innovate UK.
• Understanding of asset integrity, engineering assurance, risk management or network operations.
• Experience implementing new technologies, engineering solutions or operational improvements.
• Experience developing business cases, funding proposals or investment recommendations to secure project approval.

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit www.gov.uk (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

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

Advert close:

4th October

Interviews:

from w/c 12th October

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.