PROJECT DELIVERY RISK MANAGER - UK WIDE (HYBRID) - £58,000 TO £72,000

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 US

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
We are 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.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We’d encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Project Delivery Risk Manager to drive the evolution of risk, help us navigate uncertainty and drive smarter decisions across our most critical projects.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team of Risk Engineers, you’ll shape and embed best-in-class risk management practices across major infrastructure programmes.

In this role you will:

• Lead the identification, analysis, and mitigation of complex project risks across our portfolio.
• Define and evolve our risk strategy, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve data quality and risk visibility.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, contingency plans, and advanced risk models.
• Present clear, data-driven risk insights to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, tools, and governance.
• Mentor and lead a team of 8 direct reports and 11 indirect reports, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

To be successful in this role, the skills and experiences you’ll have are:

• Proven experience in project delivery risk management within large-scale infrastructure, construction or utility projects.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of risk tools and techniques (e.g. ARM, Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Working knowledge of Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QRSA).
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with integrating risk into cost, schedule, and scope baselines.
• Valid UK driving licence