Common Data Environment Lead

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider in Warwick seeks a Common Data Environment Lead for AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC). You will drive the implementation, development, and optimisation of ACC, ensuring alignment with business needs. Ideal candidates will have product management experience and a strong understanding of digital construction principles. Competitive benefits include an annual bonus, generous holiday, and a double-match pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 6%

26 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Free gym and exercise classes

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a CDE Lead or similar role.
• Proven ability to manage and optimise digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the ACC platform and align it with business needs.
• Define and manage the product roadmap for ACC.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and prioritise requirements.
• Lead configuration, testing, and rollout of new features.

Skills

Product Owner experience

BIM management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile project management

Cloud platform knowledge

Tools

AutoDesk Construction Cloud

Bentley platforms

Job description

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 business 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

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a major digital transformation across critical national infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact. Join us as our Common Data Environment Lead for AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and play a central role in modernising how we deliver engineering and construction projects across the UK.

You’ll be the driving force behind how National Gas implements, develops, and optimises ACC. You’ll define the vision, steer the roadmap, and ensure our people get the best from the platform, ultimately improving efficiency, data integrity, and project delivery across engineering programmes that keep the country moving.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll take ownership of the ACC platform, ensuring it is fully aligned with business needs, easy to use, and continuously evolving. Key responsibilities include:
• Defining and managing the product roadmap for AutoDesk Construction Cloud.
• Acting as the main point of contact for ACC across the organisation.
• Collaborating with engineering, IT, project management, and operational teams to gather and prioritise requirements.
• Leading configuration, testing, and rollout of new features and enhancements.
• Overseeing data integrity, governance, and compliance within ACC.
• Providing hands‑on training, coaching, and best‑practice guidance to users.
• Monitoring system performance and working with vendors to resolve issues and optimise the platform.
• Staying current with AutoDesk developments and industry trends to maximise platform value.
• Supporting the long‑term strategic rollout of digital construction tools across major infrastructure programmes.

About you

You’re a confident communicator who can translate complex digital solutions into clear, practical improvements for users at every level. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable influencing stakeholders, challenging assumptions, and driving adoption of new ways of working.

Key requirements & experience

• Experience as a Product Owner, CDE Lead, or BIM Manager
• Proven track record managing Autodesk Construction Cloud and/or Bentley platforms.
• Strong understanding of AEC workflows, BIM standards, and digital construction principles.
• Experience driving adoption, leading change, and resolving platform issues.
• Knowledge of system integrations, APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and ISO 19650 (certification preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Agile delivery and project management experience.
• Experience in the energy, utilities, or construction sectors.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Securityเครดิตฟรี 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 (www.gov.uk ).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double‑match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• 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
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
• Free parking

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.