Head of Supply Chain & Commercial - East

Head of Supply Chain & Commercial, Peterborough based – Competitive Salary, plus benefits

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.

The Operations team maintain, repair and upgrade 7,666km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, business and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.

We are looking for a Head of Supply Chain & Commercial to head up the function in the East region. You will manage and deliver supply chain and commercial performance and value in the pre and post award commercial and contracts environment, adhering to central processes and governance. The role covers the complete project and portfolio lifecycle from inception to operations, decommissioning and closeout.

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About the role:

As Head of Supply Chain and Commercial, you will sit at the regional leadership table and be involved in all aspects of running a successful region, including shaping how commercial and supply chain activities drive performance and support broader business goals.

You will lead and manage the East region’s Supply Chain & Commercial team, acting as a coach and mentor, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

You will lead and manage the pre-award and post-award teams on activities including pricing, commercial models, contract reviews, and business and project risks, while also developing commercial intelligence across all functions in the region and develop commercial talent.
Overseeing procurement activities for the cost-effectiveness of the region is a key part of this role, along with financial management activities, including managing project budgets, forecasts and reports.

You will ensure high standards are kept in line with compliance, policies, procedures and governance, and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, conducting regular commercial risk assessments and reviews.

Another key aspect of this role will be to develop and maintain commercial performance metrics and KPIs. You will prepare and present regular commercial performance reports to senior management and stakeholders and ensure transparency and accuracy in reporting commercial information.

What You’ll Be Doing

The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, including experience managing and developing remote teams. You will need proven experience in Utilities, Construction, Oil & Gas or a similar industry, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities.

Demonstrable experience on large individual projects c.£100m+ and portfolios of work with multiple smaller projects at £3-5m+ per scheme is required.

NEC contract suite experience (especially ECC, NEC3 and NE4 contracts), and managing Procurement teams in a Utilities Contract Regulations or Public Contract Regulations environment (or similar) are required.

You will need proven experience of prime contracts negotiations, proactive and preventative management and close out. Experience in subcontractor and vendor management including claims management and negotiation is essential.

Proven ability to lead and actively participate in contractual negotiations, claim management, and portfolio commercial management, are also essential to be successful in this role.

You will role model excellent leadership behaviours, fostering a culture of openness, trust, and collaboration, inspiring the team and stakeholders alike.

This role is based at our Peterborough regional office, and so applicants need to be within travelling distance of this location. The expectation is to work from the Peterborough and other National Gas sites at least three times a week.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 20% based on personal and company performance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Benefit Driver - A fully electric 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
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• 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

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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