Project Manager

National Gas; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

26 days holiday

Job summary

National Gas in the East Region is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction and asset investment projects across critical gas transmission infrastructure, including compressor stations and rotating machinery.

You will manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget and to high standards. You’ll collaborate with engineers, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to deliver effective solutions in an operational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects from development through to completion.
• Engineering background with a strong understanding of mechanical, process, or operational assets.
• HNC/HND qualification, or equivalent, in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with gas compressors, rotating machinery, or similar critical mechanical equipment within an industrial, energy, or utilities environment.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and project controls.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, and overseeing commercial performance.
• Knowledge of contract management, including NEC4 contracts.
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of construction and investment projects across the gas transmission network.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed technical specifications.
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to develop and deliver effective project solutions.
• Drive strong health, safety, environmental, and quality performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts, and commercial performance to achieve the best outcomes.
• Influence project designs to improve safety, buildability, maintainability, and whole-life asset value.
• Build strong working relationships across the business and with external partners to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Driving licence

Job description

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location: East region (Hub: Peterborough)

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site

Travel: Regular travel within the region, including the Peterborough hub

Location requirement: Based within the East region and within reasonable travelling distance of operational sites

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

As a Project Manager in our East Region, you'll lead the delivery of construction and asset investment projects across critical gas transmission infrastructure, including compressor station assets and associated rotating machinery. You'll manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Why this role matters

The East Region is a strategically important part of the Gas Transmission network. It maintains seven compressor stations across Hatton, Peterborough, Cambridge, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, Diss, and Chelmsford, and is home to the Bacton North Sea Gas Terminal. Supported by key corporate and technical teams based in Peterborough, the region plays a vital role in maintaining energy security and operational resilience.

In this role, you'll help deliver investment projects that strengthen critical national infrastructure and support the safe operation of assets that homes, businesses, and communities rely on every day. Your work will help ensure our network remains safe, reliable, and ready to meet future energy needs.

What you'll be doing

• Lead a portfolio of construction and investment projects across the gas transmission network
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed technical specifications
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to develop and deliver effective project solutions
• Drive strong health, safety, environmental, and quality performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts, and commercial performance to achieve the best outcomes
• Influence project designs to improve safety, buildability, maintainability, and whole-life asset value
• Build strong working relationships across the business and with external partners to support successful project delivery

What you bring

This role would suit someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys delivering complex infrastructure projects in operational environments. You’ll be comfortable working with technical specialists, contractors, and stakeholders, and have experience supporting projects involving gas compressors, rotating machinery, or other critical mechanical assets.

Essential

• Proven experience delivering construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects from development through to completion
• Engineering background with a strong understanding of mechanical, process, or operational assets
• HNC/HND qualification, or equivalent, in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
• Experience working with gas compressors, rotating machinery, or similar critical mechanical equipment within an industrial, energy, or utilities environment
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and project controls
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, and overseeing commercial performance
• Knowledge of contract management, including NEC4 contracts
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working on gas transmission, energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of compressor stations, terminals, pipelines, or above-ground installations
• APMP qualification, or working towards accreditation
• NEC4 accreditation, or working towards accreditation
• Health, safety, environmental, or financial management training within a construction or engineering environment

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 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%
• Company car (subject to business mileage)
• 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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