Design Analyst

Cadent Foundation; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Career development

Flexible working

ED&I commitments

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cadent is seeking a Design Analyst at Ansty Park to deliver compliant network designs and analyses for major programmes. You will develop designs, assess risks, and produce cost estimates while engaging with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and safe, compliant delivery.

The role combines technical design, analysis and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on improving network performance and achieving environmental and customer outcomes in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• 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 escalated where appropriate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design experience

Network analysis

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Issue escalation

Tools

ESRI

Visio

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Design Analyst
Location: Ansty Park
Advertised Salary: £40,872 - £48,087
Job Function: Operations
Working Hours: 37
Location Type: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Req ID: 2954
Posting End Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026

Shaping the future of the gas network through smart design and analysis

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.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a detail-oriented and proactive design professional with a strong understanding of network analysis and a commitment to high-quality delivery.

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 escalated 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

• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

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.