Assistant Authorising Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme double matched up to 18

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking an Assistant Authorising Engineer to ensure safety, compliance and integrity of engineering activities across the network. You will review procedures, authorisations and governance, and provide technical assurance to support reliable operations.

Join us to develop specialist expertise in Safe Control of Operations, engineering governance and regulatory compliance while contributing to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory requirements and safe systems of work.
• Experience in reviewing procedures, authorisations and governance.
• Ability to investigate complex technical issues and identify solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, inspect and authorise engineering activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Support Non‑Routine Operations with technical guidance.
• Carry out technical inspections and investigations as required.
• Provide expert technical advice to operational delivery across the network.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and processes.

Skills

Safety expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status advantageous

Job description

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

Job Function: Operations

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 20th November 2026

Be the engineering assurance behind a safe and resilient network

As ourAssistant 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