Uncertainty Mechanism (UM) Programme Manager - Control Systems

National Gas; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Annual bonus 15%

Tusker car scheme

28 days holiday

Life assurance 10x

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas in Warwick is recruiting a Uncertainty Mechanism Programme Manager for Control Systems. You will lead the RIIO-T3 submission strategy and shape funding proposals for major control systems investments across a £0.5bn portfolio, with hybrid working and on-site days.

You'll coordinate cross‑functional teams, build strong relationships with Ofgem and other stakeholders, and present clear, evidence‑based business cases to senior leaders, balancing customer value and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex programmes or projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience developing business case submissions or investment proposals.
• Strong understanding of economic assessment tools and methodologies, including whole life cost, cost benefit analysis.
• Experience within the energy sector or a closely related infrastructure environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical, commercial, or regulatory information in a clear and engaging way.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build confidence at all levels.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the overall RIIO-T3 submission strategy for control systems investments, ensuring strong outcomes for customers and the business
• Shape and deliver high-quality funding submissions that secure funding for critical programmes
• Create a clear link between investment need, engineering solutions, customer benefits, costs, risks, and delivery outcomes
• Bring together expertise from across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Safety, Regulation, and Construction to develop robust investment proposals
• Build trusted relationships with Ofgem and other external stakeholders, ensuring submissions meet regulatory expectations
• Provide clear updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders on opportunities, risks, and progress
• Identify and manage portfolio risks, helping ensure investment plans remain credible, deliverable, and aligned to future network needs

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

£65,000 to £75,000 + up to 15% bonus

Location: Warwick

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

Travel: Occasional to other sites across the network as required

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 Uncertainty Mechanism (UM) Programme Manager for Control Systems, you'll lead the development of funding submissions for major control systems investment programmes, with a portfolio of projects across RIIO-T3 worth c £0.5bn. You'll help secure the investment needed to modernise critical infrastructure, support the future energy system, and ensure we continue to deliver for customers across Great Britain.

Control systems are at the heart of how we safely and reliably operate the gas transmission network. As the energy ecosystem evolves, investment in these technologies is essential to maintain legislative compliance and ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the gas network.

This is an exciting time to join National Gas. You'll play a key role in shaping investment decisions that will influence the future of our network, working across the business to develop compelling cases that balance customer value, regulatory requirements, and long‑term energy needs.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and lead the overall RIIO-T3 submission strategy for control systems investments, ensuring strong outcomes for customers and the business
• Shape and deliver high-quality funding submissions that secure funding for critical programmes
• Create a clear link between investment need, engineering solutions, customer benefits, costs, risks, and delivery outcomes
• Bring together expertise from across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Safety, Regulation, and Construction to develop robust investment proposals
• Build trusted relationships with Ofgem and other external stakeholders, ensuring submissions meet regulatory expectations
• Provide clear updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders on opportunities, risks, and progress
• Identify and manage portfolio risks, helping ensure investment plans remain credible, deliverable, and aligned to future network needs

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning big‑picture investment needs into compelling, evidence-based plans.

Essential

• Experience managing large, complex programmes or projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience developing business case submissions or investment proposals
• Strong understanding of economic assessment tools and methodologies, including whole life cost, cost benefit analysis
• Experience within the energy sector or a closely related infrastructure environment
• Ability to communicate complex technical, commercial, or regulatory information in a clear and engaging way
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build confidence at all levels
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to achieve shared outcomes

Desirable

• Understanding of RIIO price controls or regulatory funding mechanisms
• Experience working within a regulated industry
• Experience working with executive leadership teams or board‑level stakeholders
• Understanding of the role of natural gas in the UK energy system
• Knowledge of control systems, operational technology, or critical infrastructure programmes would be helpful, but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence

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 15%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 28 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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