Title: Design Engineer
Hybrid working with requirement to travel to sites/offices within the North London Network & to meeting across all networks.
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will 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 you'll get to work on
The Design Engineer will ensure the Portfolio project team and supply chain partners are compliant with design related legislation, Cadent policy, procedures, and specifications throughout the lifecycle of the project. You will liaise with other Cadent Design Teams, Contractors, 3rd Party Designers and External Agencies to ensure compliance, consistency and best practice is adopted. You'll support the development of contract documentation including the identification of procedures and specifications for inclusion in the Works Information. Ensuring appointed GD/PM/G/17 Approvers and Appraisers are registered on the Cadent database and check the scope and any limitations are appropriate to the design work to be undertaken.
You'll also
- Ensure that project design activities are undertaken in accordance with the Engineering Design Activity Schedule.
- Review, comment and monitor the implementation of the Contractor’s: Design Plan, Design Change
- Control procedure / register, CDM Risk Register and Technical Risk Register.
- Manage the Technical Query and Deviation process as required by Cadent Polices & Procedures and the quality/content of design appraisal pack submissions.
- Interface with the SHEQS Team on a regular basis to ensure suitable design information is provided to
- facilitate production of compliance reporting and Design and CDM audit activities.
- Collate and provide monthly updates to the SHEQS Team for Hazards Removed/ Observations throughout design in accordance with Cadent Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure all activities and interactions are compliant with Cyber policy & procedures
- Ensure all data is captured accurately and handled/stored to comply with Cadent Policies & Procedures
- Participate within the Network Operational Standby rota
Who are we looking for
- HNC/HND (Degree desirable)
- Professional Accreditation – Incorporated or Chartered Engineer in relevant engineering field desirable
- IOSH
- SCO AE & CP
- Demonstrable experience in a technical / engineering role
- In depth understanding of GD/PM/G/17 disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Cathodic Protection and Safety Engineering) and requirements for Design Approval & Appraisal
- Knowledge of Process Safety, Safety in Design, CDM Regs 2015 and Quality Management Systems.
- Understanding of Cadent policies and procedures (T/PM/HAZ suite, GD/PM/G/17 or T/PM/G/35, T/PM/RE/18)
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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 and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
