Assistant Project Manager

National Gas -
Kirriemuir

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Job details

Full-time
£48,500 - £57,500 a year
14 hours ago

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Energy and utilities experience
Driving Licence
Stakeholder collaboration
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Project management in energy and utilities industry
Instrumentation and control experience
Construction contractor coordination
Contracts
Project implementation
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Construction coordination
Construction experience
Permit-to-work compliance
Project risk management
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

£48,500 to £57,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location: Scotland & North region

Working pattern: Hybrid, with up to 3 days a week on site

Travel: Regular travel to Kirriemuir Compressor Station and other project sites across the UK as required for project delivery

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 an Assistant Project Manager, you'll help deliver major projects that keep Britain's gas transmission network operating safely, reliably, and securely. Working alongside experienced project leaders, you'll support the replacement of critical control systems across operational assets, helping to modernise infrastructure that plays a vital role in the UK's energy system.

This role sits within National Gas Transmission's Major Projects team and offers a genuine opportunity to develop a long-term career in project delivery while working on complex, high-value infrastructure programmes.

Why this role matters

The National Transmission System is critical national infrastructure, transporting gas across Britain to support homes, businesses, and industry. As control systems age, investment is essential to maintain reliability, strengthen resilience, and ensure the network continues to operate safely for years to come.

You'll play an important role in delivering these upgrades, helping to coordinate teams, manage project risks, and support the successful delivery of projects on live operational assets. Whether you're already working in projects or looking to transition from a technical background, your contribution will help shape infrastructure that underpins the UK's energy security.

What you’ll be doing

Support the delivery of control system replacement projects through design, construction, commissioning, and handover
Coordinate engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and commercial teams to achieve project milestones
Build strong relationships with site teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
Support project controls, including programme management, risk tracking, reporting, and governance activities
Assist with design reviews, technical assurance activities, and CDM compliance
Monitor contractor performance and support the administration of NEC4 contracts
Champion safety, health, and environmental standards throughout project delivery

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys solving problems, coordinating people, and seeing projects move from concept through to completion. It's a great opportunity for someone with an engineering, maintenance, or commissioning background who wants to build a career in major project delivery.

Essential

Experience within engineering, maintenance, commissioning, or project environments such as energy, utilities, offshore oil and gas, or other process industries
Strong organisation, planning, and communication skills
Experience working with contractors, vendors, or external suppliers
Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
Understanding of health and safety requirements in industrial environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Desirable

Experience of instrumentation and control systems, ICS/SCADA, or Operational Technology
Exposure to functional safety standards such as IEC 61511 or industrial cyber security standards such as IEC 62443
Experience working under permit-to-work systems in live operational environments
Knowledge of NEC contracts
APM, PRINCE2, HNC/HND, or equivalent engineering qualification

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

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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