Assistant Authorising Engineer

Cadent Foundation; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (double matched up to 0

Job summary

Cadent in Slough is seeking an Assistant Authorising Engineer to certify safety, compliance and integrity of engineering activities across the network. You’ll review procedures, provide governance and assurance to keep operations reliable for millions of customers.

Working with operational teams and Authorising Engineers, you’ll inspect activities, support non-routine operations, and drive a positive safety culture while developing specialist expertise within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline with strong technical understanding.
• Working knowledge of engineering legislation, regulatory requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to investigate complex technical issues and identify root causes.
• Confident in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, inspect and authorise engineering activities to meet regulations and standards.
• Provide expert technical advice and assurance to support operational delivery.
• Drive safety culture and continuous improvement across the network.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Safety focus

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Professional growth

Customer service passion

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Title: Assistant Authorising Engineer

Location: Slough

Advertised Salary: £43,833 - £51,570 depending on skills & experience

Job Function: Operations

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Req ID: 3165

Posting End Date: 20th November 2026

Be the engineering assurance behind a safe and resilient network

As our Assistant Authorising Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance and integrity of the engineering activities that keep our network operating reliably. This isn't just about reviewing procedures and authorisations – it's about providing the technical expertise, governance and assurance that underpin safe operations, protect our people, and support the delivery of vital services to millions of customers.

Working closely with operational teams, Authorising Engineers and Local Delivery Partners, you'll combine technical excellence with sound judgement to review, inspect and authorise engineering activities, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. From supporting complex Non-Routine Operations to carrying out technical inspections and investigations, you'll help drive operational excellence while championing a positive safety culture across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden their influence, and build a career in engineering assurance within a highly regulated environment.

Why you'll love this role

• Make Safety Your Priority – Play a key role in ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with industry regulations.
• Influence Critical Decisions – Provide expert technical advice and assurance that directly supports operational delivery across the network.
• Develop Specialist Expertise – Gain exposure to Safe Control of Operations, engineering governance, regulatory compliance and authorisation processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, processes and operational performance.
• Build Strong Partnerships – Work closely with operational teams, engineering specialists and delivery partners to achieve the best outcomes.
• Shape the Future – Help influence engineering strategy and standards through technical analysis, inspections and assurance activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering Expertise – Degree qualified in an engineering discipline, with a strong technical understanding of engineering operations and standards.
• Safety Focus – Working knowledge of engineering legislation, regulatory requirements and safe systems of work.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Communication Skills – Confidence in building relationships, influencing stakeholders and providing clear technical guidance.
• Attention to Detail – A methodical approach to inspections, reviews, audits and authorisation activities.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – A passion for enhancing performance, improving processes and sharing best practice.
• Professional Growth – Chartered Engineer status, or a desire to work towards professional registration, is advantageous.
• A passion for customer service – The ability to build strong relationships and consistently deliver a positive customer experience.

If you’re committed to engineering excellence, safety leadership and making a real impact on critical infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure our network remains safe, compliant and ready for the future.

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.