Project Director

Project Director - Hydrogen & CCUS x2

Circa £95,000 + Company car

UK wide (Projects are based in Scotland, North-West, and East regions)

About Us
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.

About The Role
Are you ready to lead pioneering projects that will shape the future of the National Transmission System and drive the UK's journey to Net Zero? Join us as a Project Director for Hydrogen & Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and play a pivotal role in delivering first-of-a-kind initiatives that matter. Not just to us, but to the nation.

This is your chance to lead major programmes that are critical to the UK's energy transition. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering innovative hydrogen and carbon capture projects, ensuring robust strategies, and building high-performing teams. Your leadership will directly impact the success of projects that are setting new standards for the industry.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of major hydrogen and carbon capture projects, managing teams to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.
• Recruiting, developing, and performance-managing a dedicated project team of c20.
• Overseeing FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), planning, and pre-construction phases to ensure readiness for execution.
• Developing and implementing contract strategies, working closely with procurement to ensure commercial robustness.
• Establishing governance and capability frameworks for successful project mobilisation.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement, applying novel approaches to first-of-a-kind challenges.
• Monitoring and reporting on project performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Acting as the face of the project, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and representing National Gas at key meetings.
• Championing a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

About You
You're a natural leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. Your ability to inspire teams, build relationships, and drive results will set you up for success in this high-impact role.

Key Requirements & Experience
Essential:

• Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects (ideally in energy, utilities, or similar sectors).
• Strong contract management and procurement expertise.
• Experience with FEED and planning/consenting activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver robust project governance.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Recognised training or qualifications in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Financial management.

Desirable:

• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.
• Experience with high-pressure pipeline or National Transmission System (NTS) operations.
• Professional qualifications in project management.
• Experience managing financial controls and value engineering.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 20% based on personal and company performance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Benefit Driver - An EV or plug-in hybrid company car or cash alternative
• 28 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice 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/surrogacy/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
• Flexible working hours

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.