Capital Delivery Project Lead

Cadent; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension double match up to 18%

25 days holiday + statutory days + buy

Extra day off for life’s moments

Career development with funded options

Flexible working and ED&I commitments

Generous family policies and flexible.

Retail discounts, gym access

Job summary

Cadent is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead investment projects across our network, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and alignment with business objectives. You will oversee works from initiation to close-out, support controls, compliance, and contractor performance while keeping assets safe and reliable.

This permanent Capital Delivery role involves site leadership, collaboration with engineers and stakeholders, a company car, and regular travel across the network; a full UK

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering, construction, utility or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and risk management.
• Ability to manage contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, operational processes and project delivery methods.
• Experience building relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Confident decision-maker with ability to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of investment projects across the network, on time and within budget.
• Oversee site activities, provide assurance of safe delivery and adherence to plans.
• Manage contractor performance and interface with Cadent and contractors daily.
• Support project planning, business case development, design assurance and compliance.
• Monitor spend, forecast, and report throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project delivery

Safety & compliance knowledge

Contract management

Technical understanding

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent

Valid UK driving licence

IOSH qualification

SCO AE and CP certification (desirable)

Job description

Cadent is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead investment projects across our network, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and alignment with business objectives. You will oversee works from initiation to close-out, support controls, compliance, and contractor performance while keeping assets safe and reliable.

This permanent Capital Delivery role involves site leadership, collaboration with engineers and stakeholders, a company car, and regular travel across the network; a full UK