Project Officer - East England - £45,196 to £56,000 + Company Car
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.
The Operations team maintains, repairs, and upgrades 7,666 km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.
About The Role
We are the backbone of Britain's energy system. And you’re the support we need to lead the transition to a cleaner energy future. Interested? Read on to find out more.
As an integral part of the regional delivery team, the Project Officer drives value by ensuring that Contractors’ construction activities align with National Gas policy and contractual requirements.
Your responsibilities include reviewing risk assessments and method statements, undertaking safety inspections, issuing permits, with a focus on delivering a safe, technically compliant project while maintaining a commercial mindset.
Projects will mainly focus on Pipeline, AGI & Compressor Station activities across the National Transmission System.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, it would be advantageous to have a good understanding of Rotating Equipment, CDM Regulations, Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies. Having project management skills and previous experience of project site management is important.
An Electrical or Instrumentation background, along with obtaining or working towards EL96 and CompEx qualifications, would be advantageous.
Travel will be part of the job; most weeks, you will be traveling to sites or offices across the patch. It is therefore essential you hold a full UK driving licence and are a good planner.
What we can offer you
* Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
* 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option to buy or sell extra days
* 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
* Overtime at x1.5 normal rate and x2 on Sundays
* Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and support if unable to work due to illness or injury
* Family-friendly provisions: maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave
* Career progression, professional training, including access to LinkedIn Learning
* Annual technical training budget of circa £1800, rising to £2500 in next regulatory period
* Employee assistance programme with confidential counselling 24/7
* Financial support for professional memberships
About Us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is essential for a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas provides to keep the lights on, businesses running, and jobs protected. National Gas provides that security.
We transport gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, over 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
We are also leading the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future, supporting renewable electricity generation, and developing infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We celebrate diverse experiences and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Not sure if you meet all criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway! National Gas is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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