Title: Design Analyst
Shaping the future of the gas network through smart design and analysis
As a Design Analyst, you’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering key design and planning activities across the HSE Mains Replacement Programme (MRP), Governor Replacement Programme, and Associated Network Analysis. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant and commercially sound, while helping to shape the future performance and sustainability of the network.
Working at the heart of operational delivery, you’ll contribute to innovative solutions that support environmental targets, reduce network shrinkage and improve customer outcomes.
Why you’ll love this role
This is a varied and impactful role combining technical design, analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Network Design & Analysis – Develop and produce compliant network designs using ESRI-based tools across a range of workstreams including MRP, Diversions, Non-Standard Connections and Reinforcement projects.
Real Impact on Network Performance – Influence future network design, supporting environmental performance, customer service outcomes and the ongoing development of network analysis models.
Risk & Compliance Focus – Complete detailed Design Risk Assessments, ensuring all hazards are identified and mitigated in line with safety, regulatory and company standards.
Commercial Awareness – Produce accurate cost estimates and apply cost-benefit thinking to support effective and efficient project delivery.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams and external partners, providing technical support, resolving queries and ensuring alignment across projects.
Quality & Continuous Improvement – Manage design amendments, maintain accurate records within the Design Hub and ensure all reporting meets service level agreements and performance indicators.
What you’ll bring
You’re a detail-oriented and proactive design professional with a strong understanding of network analysis and a commitment to high-quality delivery.
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in design and/or network analysis (gas or utilities preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities and responding to technical queries
- Understanding of change management and continuous improvement practices
- Ability to identify risks, resolve issues and escalate where appropriate
Technical Capability
- Proficient in tools such as ESRI, Visio, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience producing technical designs and cost estimates
- Good understanding of cost-benefit analysis principles
- Knowledge of design legislation, policies and safety regulations
- Experience maintaining design data and documentation systems
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!
As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.
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
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