Assistant Authorising Engineer - Safety & Assurance

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

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.