Director (Board Level)

Salary: Competitive

Location: East Midlands, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire or Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Full-time role (minimum 37.5 hours per week). Hybrid working available; minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

About us:

Premtech is a leading design consultancy operating within the energy sector, providing engineering consultancy and design management services across pipeline and associated infrastructure projects. Following our acquisition by National Gas in April 2024, Premtech has achieved significant growth, strengthening our capacity and technical capability while continuing to be the first-choice design consultancy for many organisations in the UK energy sector.

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:

Premtech are looking for an experienced, industry-proven and commercially astute Board Director to contribute to the strategic leadership of our business. You’ll work with the Board and leadership team to shape long-term strategy, support sustainable growth, and ensure that major contracts, partnerships and growth initiatives align with our strategic intent and risk appetite.

Premtech delivers work from feasibility and conceptual design through to pre-FEED, FEED and fully constructible detailed designs. As a multi-disciplined design consultancy, we provide in-house capability across mechanical, process, civil/structural, electrical, control & instrumentation and cathodic protection, complemented by digital, innovation, surveying and data capture services. Our work spans traditional methane projects and new molecules such as hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

You’ll bring deep sector insight, proven professional engineering capability, strong commercial acumen and experience ensuring the company delivers sustainable growth, robust risk management and strong shareholder value within the evolving energy market.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as a statutory Director, promoting the company’s success and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2006 (including timely and accurate statutory filings).
• Provide strategic guidance on Premtech’s long-term direction and growth ambitions across the UK energy sector.
• Collaborate with fellow Board members and the leadership team to enable effective governance, decision-making and performance oversight.
• Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings covering major projects, financial performance, risk oversight and key strategic decisions.
• Monitor organisational performance against agreed strategic objectives and KPIs, supporting sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.
• Provide professional engineering leadership to clients and stakeholders, safeguarding engineering excellence, quality and innovation.
• Support business development by engaging with clients on strategic opportunities and partnerships, including evaluation of commercial opportunities, market threats and emerging trends.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility and robust controls to manage HSE and quality risks in line with applicable regulations.

About you:

Essential:

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, with an engineering (or relevant science/technology) degree.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the utility, pipeline, or related energy/infrastructure sectors.
• Significant senior leadership experience, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen within the utilities or energy sectors, including experience securing high-value contractual partnerships and leading negotiations.
• Extensive project management experience, including managing multiple concurrent engineering projects and administering NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrable experience delivering business development and/or financial growth in a comparable environment.

Preferable:

• Experience operating in a director-level role (for example, 4+ years).

What we offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Eligibility for our annual performance-related company bonus scheme.
• Company workplace pension scheme.
• Private healthcare coverage for the employee and immediate family.
• Critical illness and life insurance.
• Gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Additional health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations and heart health checks.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in regular company events and social activities.

Inclusive recruitment:

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices that ensure fair and equal opportunities for all candidates. Our approach focuses on removing bias from the hiring process, valuing diverse perspectives, and creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed based on their skills, potential, and merit.