Project Manager

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

Location: East region (Hub: Peterborough)

About us

About the role

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'll bring

• 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

• 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

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