Title: Site Assurance Supervisor
Be the eyes and ears of quality and safety – where your expertise shapes the future of our network.
As a Site Assurance Officer in our Capital Delivery Team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of our capital projects across Cadent’s full network footprint. You’ll be out on-site, coaching contractors, monitoring standards, and making sure our projects meet the rigorous expectations our customers and communities deserve.
You’ll be joining a tight-knit team of professionals who take pride in delivering excellence across gas engineering. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership, attention to detail, and passion for safety make a daily impact. A valid UK driving licence is essential as you’ll regularly travel across our network.
Why you'll love this role:
This isn't just another site-based role - its an unique opportunity to take ownership of quality and safety across major projects that power homes and businesses. You'll enjoy the autonomy of field work, the influence of a leadership position, and the satisfaction of knowing your standards set the benchmark for others.
- Visible impact – Your expertise keeps our people safe and our projects on track.
- Field-based freedom – No desk-bound days – you’ll be out and about across our region.
- Real responsibility – Oversee projects worth up to £25 million, ensuring quality at every step.
- Team leadership – Coach and guide contractors and site teams to be their best.
- Purposeful work – Make a tangible difference to how our networks are built and maintained.
Skills and Experience
You'll be someone who leads by example - confident on site, knowledgeable in compliance, and committed to raising the bar. You'll bring a balance of technical know-how and people skills, ensuring every site visit leaves a lasting impression.
- Proven experience in engineering project delivery or assurance, ideally in gas or utilities.
- Strong understanding of CDM 2015, SCO, and HSE regulations, with hands-on auditing experience.
- Confidence and clarity in coaching, reporting, and influencing across all levels.
- A keen eye for detail– from RAMS to contractor compliance, you spot what others don’t.
- Certifications and capability – HNC or equivalent, IOSH Managing Safely, and all SCO tickets (1-5).
Ready to lead the standard on site? Apply now and help us build a safer, stronger Cadent.
Please note that this position will close on Tuesday 5th August, with interviews scheduled shortly after.
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!
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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