Project Director

National Gas; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Project Director - Aberdeenshire

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to 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:

We are seeking a Project Director to join our team at St Fergus. This senior leadership role requires a broad strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and excellent project management and delivery skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex projects, possess a chartership alongside a relevant degree in engineering or project management, and demonstrate strong leadership and industry experience.

What We're Looking For:

As our Project Director, you will oversee all aspects of our major programme, from planning and contract award to execution. You will lead the development and execution of projects, define the delivery strategy, and establish and manage key stakeholder relationships. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinating and delivering major programmes at St Fergus.
2. Providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall business objectives.
3. Defining and implementing an appropriate programme delivery environment, including people, organisation, process, information management, and technology.
4. Assembling a diverse project team with the right skills, experience, and technical competency.
5. Working with the economic regulator to secure appropriate allowances.
6. Improving performance from the regulatory baseline by optimizing resources and evaluating activities, systems, and methodologies.
7. Ensuring efficient governance to support project activities and gaining organisational support.
8. Acting as the public face of the project to external stakeholders.
9. Leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management, and programme compliance standards.
10. Overseeing the development and maintenance of documentation, including plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.
11. Creating and nurturing a high-performing and inclusive team environment.
12. Promoting quality in all works and ensuring effective risk management strategies.
13. Conveying and connecting the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting associated initiatives.
14. Building and maintaining internal and external relationships to foster growth and increase networks.
15. Providing thought leadership and expertise in project management and execution.

What we can offer you:

• An annual performance bonus of up to 20% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.
• 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days.
• Private Medical Insurance for you, with the option to purchase cover for your partner or your family available through MyBenefits.
• A fully electric company car or cash alternative.
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%).
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance.
• Death in service 10x your basic salary.
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury.
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day.
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role.

About Us:

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on. We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero.