Project Manager - Capital Projects in Carlisle

Salary from £50,304 + Up to 10% Bonus Car Allowance of £6500 Per Annum Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week Based at Carlisle, Sunderland or Leeds.

Shape the future of the North's Gas Infrastructure. At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we are shaping the future of gas infrastructure by investing in a 37,000km network that supports homes, businesses and communities across the North East, Yorkshire and Cumbria. We are now looking for a driven Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery Team. This role suits an engineering-minded professional who thrives on ownership, leads with confidence and delivers complex projects from start to finish.

As a Project Manager, you will take charge of the safe and efficient delivery of a varied portfolio of capital works, including preheating system upgrades, Pressure Reduction Station enhancements, diversion and reinforcement schemes, and mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation Asset Health projects delivered across our network. You will own your schemes end to end, driving safety, programme, cost and quality, and play a visible role in delivering critical infrastructure that really matters. A full UK driving licence is essential. The role involves travel across NGN's operational area, including major cities such as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, as well as rural regions like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

In this role you will:

• Lead all SHEQ activities on your sites, including inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Review engineering designs for buildability and ensure solutions are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Procure, tender, and award contracts for design, materials, and construction works.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, including progress tracking, change management, and commercial assessments.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on programme, risks, and forecasts.
• Prepare and present business cases for investment approval.
• Build your SCO portfolio, developing toward becoming a Competent Person able to issue Permits to Work and manage Non-Routine Operations.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal maintenance teams to keep projects moving and avoid delays.

We are looking for:

• Experience managing construction or engineering projects.
• A solid understanding of construction management, contract management, and project delivery.
• Ability to manage cost, risk, and programme on live projects; being able to demonstrate an ability to accurately forecast will be crucial.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience working with Safe Systems of Work and issuing or receiving permits.
• Competence with MS Office and digital project tools.

Desirable:

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in gas or utilities environments (gas infrastructure / pipeline experience would be particularly advantageous).
• Ability to project manage competently across multiple engineering disciplines, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and instrumentation.

Why join NGN?

• Salary from £50,304 per annum.
• Annual bonus of up to 10%, recognising your contribution and performance.
• Car Allowance of £6500 per annum.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period.
• Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay.
• Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%.
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more.

About NGN: We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values – Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women's/Ethnic Minority/Parents & Carers/DisABILITY) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.

Next Steps – Simply click ‘Apply' and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place at the end of April. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team.