Assistant Authorising Engineer

15 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity 

Location: Flexible across Cadent's network with regular travel to operational sites

Helping to keep Cadent's network safe, compliant and efficient

We're looking for an Assistant Authorising Engineer to join our Engineering and Operational Safety team, playing a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and effective operation of Cadent's critical gas network assets.

Working closely with Authorising Engineers, operational teams and Local Delivery Partners (LDPs), you'll provide technical assurance, engineering oversight and specialist advice across a wide range of network activities. You'll review, inspect and authorise engineering work, support the delivery of Safe Control of Operations (SCO), and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and engineering policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional looking to influence safety, improve operational performance and contribute to the continued reliability of one of the UK's most important infrastructure networks.

Why you'll love this role

• Make safety your priority by providing engineering assurance and oversight to ensure operational activities are delivered safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Play a critical technical role supporting the review, inspection and authorisation of engineering activities across the gas network.


• Influence operational excellence through technical reviews, audits, investigations and recommendations that improve safety, compliance and performance.


• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance engineering processes, standards and ways of working.


• Provide expert guidance on engineering modifications, repairs, additions and operational activities involving mechanical, electrical and instrumentation assets.


• Contribute to major operational decisions through the review of Routine Operations (RO) and Non-Routine Operations (NRO) documentation and activities.


• Build strong relationships with Local Delivery Partners, operational teams and technical stakeholders to ensure consistent engineering standards are maintained.


• Enjoy a varied and impactful role combining technical assurance, compliance, operational support, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

• Degree-qualified engineer (or equivalent experience) with Engineering Chartership or the capability to operate at an equivalent professional level, supported by a valid UK driving licence.


• Strong engineering and operational experience gained within gas, utilities, infrastructure or other safety-critical environments, with a sound understanding of network operations and asset management.


• Technical assurance expertise including inspections, reviews, authorisation processes, engineering assessments and the implementation of remedial or corrective actions.


• Knowledge of key legislation, standards and engineering governance frameworks, including PSSR, PSR, EWR, SCO processes, engineering instructions, codes of practice and statutory regulations.


• Safety-focused mindset with experience promoting positive safety cultures, investigating incidents, assessing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.


• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, able to evaluate engineering risks, challenge existing practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence operational teams, contractors, Local Delivery Partners and technical specialists at all levels.


• Desirable experience within gas distribution/transmission, contractor or operational delivery environments, together with knowledge of engineering assurance frameworks and utility network operations.

Operating at the heart of Cadent's engineering assurance and operational safety functions, you'll help ensure our network remains safe, compliant and resilient. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, influence critical operational decisions and play a key role in protecting our people, customers and communities

Interviews expected to take place w/c 2nd November

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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