Title: Project Delivery Engineer
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Project Delivery Engineer to join our Operation Transformation Programme .The person will make sure team’s work is well-planned and executed, optimizing resources and ensuring timely delivery to customers. You will leverage your expertise and communication skills to deliver specialist services within agreed processes and timelines. Trusted to deliver quality, you will promote a positive safety culture and resolve complex issues with practical solutions. By demonstrating Cadent Values, you will contribute to a customer-oriented approach and help direct strategy based on detailed analysis. Additionally, you will foster an inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Provide project input during the pre-sanction design process, reviewing SHESQ management, risks, deliverability, and safety performance.
- Develop and manage major new build projects, including programme, budget, SHESQ, and community stakeholder management.
- Act as the key interface between the project and internal/external teams, developing key relationships.
- Manage and coordinate contractors and project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with Gas Distribution SHESQ standards and regulations.
- Provide regular project status reports, manage commissioning and performance testing, and handle complex third-party issues.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
- Degree or HNC/HND qualified
- Full Driving License
Practical Experience:
- EUSR safety passport, SCO awareness, CDM awareness, IOSH Managing Safety Certificate, SUSA/ESD awareness, and Formal Temporary Works Training
- Experience with Permit Systems (PTW/FOA/NRO) and relevant legislation for complex projects
- Knowledge of Accident, Incident, and Near Miss Reporting and Investigation
- Understanding of HS&E Management Systems and technical documentation (drawings, material data sheets, etc.)
- Experience in environmental management, ensuring individual competency, and producing/evaluating RAMS/procedures
- Monitoring HS&E performance for gas distribution or transmission projects and conducting Technical Inspections
- Familiarity with G17/G35 design approval/appraisal process and managing temporary and permanent works interfaces
- Experience with NEC contracts, risk management for schedule and cost analysis, and project handover records/CDM Health & Safety file requirements
- Relevant gas distribution industry experience and working knowledge of operational technology and/or integrated security 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!
Circle Back Initiative
As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.
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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