Title: Shift Control Engineer
Lead the governance that drives transformational change
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is your chance to join Cadent’s Energy Control Centre, where you’ll be at the heart of keeping the UK’s gas networks running safely and efficiently. You’ll monitor and manage our five major networks, ensuring millions of homes and businesses stay powered.
With structured training, excellent career development, and competitive shift allowances, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, critical environment. Joining the shift support team in the energy control centre.
Why you’ll love this role
Strategic Visibility – Operate at the heart of large-scale change across our Energy Control Centre.
End-to-End Ownership – Lead the real-time operation of the gas distribution network, authorising site works and making key decisions.
Leadership Influence – Work closely with senior stakeholders, shaping operational delivery and creating accountability at every level.
Agile Delivery – Flex between monitoring and managing gas flows within commercial and physical limits, and stepping in to manage specific projects when needed.
Continuous Improvement – Embed best practice across the function and improve how we deliver, track, and communicate change
What you’ll bring
Technical Credentials -
- A HNC in a STEM subject, non STEM equivalent qualification’s however will be considered based on operational experience.
- Professional engineering qualification (CEng or IEng) is preferred with a willingness to work towards if not already achieved essential.
Operational Experience – Control room or operational experience preferred but not essential, as full training is provided.
Sharp Decision-Making Skills – Ability to work calmly under pressure and make key decisions.
Detail-Focused – Excellent data accuracy and monitoring abilities.
Flexible – Able to work a rotational 24/7 shift pattern if required in line with agreed notice periods.
This is a shift working role, following a 24/7 rotational shift pattern. Two shift patterns apply:
- 24/7 shift rota working Morning/Afternoon and Night shifts attracting 26% shift allowance.
- Alternating shift pattern working Morning/Afternoon shifts Monday – Friday attracts 13.5% shift allowance. (Potentially utilised during periods of training)
If you are successful for this role, NSV checks will apply.
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.
