Design Analyst

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18

25 days holiday + statutory days

Additional personal day

Flexible working

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd in the UK is seeking a Design Analyst to deliver design and planning activities across the HSE Mains Replacement Programme (MRP), Governor Replacement Programme and related network analysis. You will help ensure designs are safe, compliant and commercially sound while supporting environmental targets.

You will work in a dynamic team, using ESRI-based tools to produce cost estimates, manage design data and engage stakeholders to improve network performance and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and/or network analysis (gas or utilities preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and responding to technical queries.
• Understanding of change management and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to identify risks and elevate where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce compliant network designs using ESRI-based tools across MRP, Diversions, Non-Standard Connections and Reinforcement projects.
• Influence future network design to support environmental performance and customer outcomes.
• Complete detailed Design Risk Assessments and ensure hazards are identified and mitigated to safety standards.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and apply cost-benefit thinking to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, providing technical support and resolving queries.

Skills

Network design & analysis

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Change management

Risk identification

Tools

ESRI

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Design Analyst, you'll be part of a dynamic team delivering key design and planning activities across the HSE Mains Replacement Programme (MRP), Governor Replacement Programme, and Associated Network Analysis. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant and commercially sound, while helping to shape the future performance and sustainability of the network. Working at the heart of operational delivery, you'll contribute to innovative solutions that support environmental targets, reduce network shrinkage and improve customer outcomes.

Why you'll love this role

This is a varied and impactful role combining technical design, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

• Network Design & Analysis - Develop and produce compliant network designs using ESRI-based tools across a range of workstreams including MRP, Diversions, Non-Standard Connections and Reinforcement projects.
• Real Impact on Network Performance - Influence future network design, supporting environmental performance, customer service outcomes and the ongoing development of network analysis models.
• Risk & Compliance Focus - Complete detailed Design Risk Assessments, ensuring all hazards are identified and mitigated in line with safety, regulatory and company standards.
• Commercial Awareness - Produce accurate cost estimates and apply cost-benefit thinking to support effective and efficient project delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with internal teams and external partners, providing technical support, resolving queries and ensuring alignment across projects.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement - Manage design amendments, maintain accurate records within the Design Hub and ensure all reporting meets service level agreements and performance indicators.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in design and/or network analysis (gas or utilities preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities and responding to technical queries
• Understanding of change management and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to identify risks, resolve issues and elevate where appropriate

Technical Capability

• Proficient in tools such as ESRI, Visio, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience producing technical designs and cost estimates
• Good understanding of cost-benefit analysis principles
• Knowledge of design legislation, policies and safety regulations
• Experience maintaining design data and documentation systems

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.

• 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. 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.