Title: Asset Investment Senior Engineer - Shrinkage
Location: Hybrid working between Ansty Head Office near Coventry (CV7 9JU) and Home – typically 2 days per week in office
Shape the strategy that powers the future of gas distribution
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technical excellence? Cadent, the UK's largest gas distribution network, is seeking an Asset Strategy Senior Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term investment and strategic direction of our network.
You will be responsible for managing Cadent’s Shrinkage gas processes and associated obligations and Licence conditions to support business and asset investment planning. Your work will shape key outcomes and drive the evolution of the UK's gas infrastructure, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of our services whilst navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in data analytics, and regulatory frameworks to drive innovation within this field. In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge tools, influencing key stakeholders and building credible messages to support change and achieve impactful business outcomes.
Why you will love this role
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in managing Cadent’s shrinkage processes, directly contributing to environmental sustainability and regulatory excellence.
- Lead with Innovation: Shape the future of emissions reporting and strategic modelling tools, driving technical innovation across the business.
- Empower Decision-Makers: Use your analytical expertise to deliver insights that influence senior leaders, regulators, and investors – your work will truly matter.
- Drive Industry Change: Be at the forefront of regulatory engagement, helping to shape policies and identify opportunities for impactful business transformation.
- Collaborate Across Boundaries: Work with diverse teams and external partners, including other Gas Distribution Networks, to share knowledge and set industry standards.
- Own Commercial Strategy: Take charge of the full lifecycle of shrinkage gas procurement from tendering to contract management – bringing commercial strategy to life.
What you will bring
- Qualifications – Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. Incorporated Engineer or recognised Asset Management certification desirable. Chartered status preferred.
- Experience – Proven track record in asset management and investment planning for complex engineering assets.
- Skills – Strategic thinker, strong communicator, and effective collaborator with excellent influencing skills.
- Technical Expertise – Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical and data to form insights and recommendations.
- Business Acumen – Understanding of UK energy systems, RIIO regulatory framework, and commercial processes particularly for gas procurement.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
Closing Date: 12th Sept & Interviews expected W/C 22nd September 2025
Disclaimer: We may close the application process early depending on the volume and quality of applications.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
