Assistant Authorising Engineer

Cadent Gas Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme double matched up to 18

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd invites an experienced Assistant Authorising Engineer to join the Engineering and Operational Safety team in the UK. You’ll review, inspect and authorise engineering work and support Safe Control of Operations across the gas network, collaborating with engineers, operators and Local Delivery Partners to uphold safety and compliance.

You’ll bring Chartered or equivalent experience in safety-critical environments, with strong governance knowledge and a focus on risk mitigation,

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with Chartered status or equivalent experience.
• Experience in gas/utilities or safety-critical environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering governance frameworks and relevant legislation (PSSR/PSR/SCO).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and oversight across gas network activities.
• Review, inspect and authorise engineering work in line with SCO and policies.
• Liaise with Local Delivery Partners and operational teams to maintain standards.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and safety practices.
• Contribute to decisions on RO and NRO documentation and activities.

Skills

Engineering assurance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

  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.

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

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

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer.

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.