National Gas has an exciting and important role in net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today.
About the role:
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to guide, manage and support delivery teams in the closure phase of construction delivery.
As the Senior Project Manager for Investment Closures you'll be responsible for shaping, managing and owning the construction closure process, ensuring the efficient and consistent throughput of investment closures. You'll use your project management expertise to promote, educate, support and track investments in the closure phase of delivery. Your role will be to translate a vision or end state, communicate this to your team and teams around you with positivity and energy, so that they can perform and deliver under pressure, consistently and in a timely manner. You’ll need to constantly adapt, altering your playstyle and strategy to suit what’s in front of you.
Your pro-active style will support delivery teams through the closure phase of construction delivery and will shape new and innovative ways to approach the challenges of investment closure. You and your team will provide matrix management of delivery teams, proactively guiding them to ensure a smooth and efficient closure process. You'll also be tasked with engaging key stakeholder, removing issues and blockers, and driving business process improvements to enhance the overall efficiency of the closure process.
Travel will be part of the job – we have a national portfolio. You'll spend up to 60% of your time travelling and working on sites and office locations with home working in-between. Therefore, it’s essential you hold a full UK driving licence.
What we're looking for:
Essential -
- Degree/technical qualification or equivalent time served experience
- Project management experience
- Solid attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Full UK car driving licence
Desirable -
- Experience of gated investment processes
- Regulatory knowledge
- Financial knowledge
What we can offer you:
An annual performance bonus of up to 15% of your eligible earnings in the performance year
28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
Company car
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Flexible benefit scheme, including 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/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
To apply online click here.
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.
At National Gas, 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.
