Head of Delivery

This is a senior leadership position with a comprehensive package including:

• Competitive salary


• Annual performance bonus


• Company car (or cash allowance)

Location: Bacton, Norfolk

About us

About the role

Why this role matters

What you'll be doing

• Lead the safe operation, maintenance, emergency response, and capital delivery activities across Bacton Gas Terminal, the King's Lynn and Diss compressor stations, and the surrounding transmission network


• Develop and deliver delivery strategies that support National Gas objectives, regulatory obligations, and long-term network resilience


• Inspire, develop, and lead multidisciplinary teams, creating a high-performing culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement


• Oversee the delivery of operational and capital programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes, strong financial control, and value for money


• Own substantial operational and capital investment portfolios worth millions of pounds, ensuring efficient delivery, strong financial performance, and value for customers


• Build trusted relationships with regulators, customers, delivery partners, Trade Unions, and other key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes


• Drive innovation, manage operational risks, and ensure effective preparedness and response to network incidents and emergencies

What you'll bring

• Significant senior leadership experience within gas transmission, energy, utilities, or other complex critical infrastructure environments


• A strong track record of leading large, multidisciplinary teams across operational and delivery functions


• Experience delivering major capital programmes and operational plans within highly regulated environments


• Strong safety leadership, with a commitment to creating a culture where everyone goes home safe every day


• Proven ability to manage substantial operational and capital budgets and make sound commercial decisions


• Experience building effective relationships with regulators, government bodies, customers, contractors, and other senior stakeholders


• Strong judgement, resilience, and decision-making skills, particularly during high-pressure operational or emergency situations


• Full UK driving licence

• Knowledge of gas transmission assets, compressor stations, pipeline infrastructure, and associated maintenance requirements


• Experience overseeing emergency preparedness and incident response arrangements


• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as PSSR, DSEAR, PSR, or comparable legislation


• Experience leading complex contract and supplier management arrangements


• A track record of implementing innovation, efficiency improvements, or new technologies within operational environments

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


• Company car or cash allowance


• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme


• 28 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)


• Private medical insurance for you, with the option to add partner and family cover


• 10x salary life assurance and income protection


• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options


• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

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