Title: Streetworks Collaboration Officer
Drive collaboration that transforms how we deliver streetworks
As our Streetworks Collaboration Officer, you’ll play a key role in maximising the opportunities presented by the RIIO-GD3 Streetworks Collaboration Incentive. This isn’t just about coordination and reporting, it’s about bringing together operational teams, local authorities, utility providers and delivery partners to unlock collaborative opportunities that improve performance, reduce disruption and deliver value for customers.
This is a permanent opportunity, where you’ll work closely with the Central Programme Manager to support the successful delivery of streetworks collaboration activities across the network. You’ll help embed new systems, improve processes and ensure robust governance across all collaborative works while supporting regulatory and commercial objectives.
You’ll act as a key point of contact within the network, helping to strengthen relationships, improve planning and position Cadent for success within the GD3 framework. Covering the East of England Network, this role comes with a company car and requires regular travel between operational locations, making a full UK driving licence essential.
Why you'll love this role:
- Streetworks Collaboration Leadership – Coordinate and lead activities that maximise performance against the RIIO-GD3 Streetworks Collaboration Incentive.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with local authorities, utility providers, regulators and delivery partners to identify and deliver collaborative opportunities.
- Process & System Improvement – Support the rollout of new systems and processes, ensuring successful adoption across operational teams.
- Data & Performance Management – Maintain high-quality data and reporting to support regulatory submissions, assurance activities and performance monitoring.
- Regulatory Reporting – Lead the preparation and submission of RIIO-GD3 reporting requirements and support assurance reviews.
- Operational Coordination – Work across operational, engineering, regulatory, finance and programme teams to prioritise and coordinate collaborative works.
- Site Engagement – Undertake site visits, attend coordination meetings and support CDM compliance across collaborative projects.
What you'll bring:
- Streetworks Expertise – Strong understanding of NRSWA/TMA legislation and streetworks delivery processes.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management – Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors and utility partners.
- Data & Reporting Skills – Confidence working with data, producing reports and maintaining high levels of data quality and governance.
- Project & Process Coordination – Experience supporting process implementation, project coordination or change activities.
- Communication & Influence – Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, influencing without direct authority.
- Organisation & Planning – Strong ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate activities across multiple teams.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Passion for improving processes, driving efficiencies and delivering better outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Relevant professional qualification (or working towards one) in Project Management, Business Administration, Data Management or equivalent industry experience.
- NRSWA Supervisor qualification (S1-S7).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 Foundation or APM PFQ (desirable).
Apply now to play a key role in driving collaboration, innovation and performance across Cadent’s streetworks activities.
Interviews will be held Monday 26th and Friday 30th October.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
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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