Engineering Manager - Hydrogen

Cadent Gas Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent believes in leading the way in hydrogen engineering as the Engineering Manager for the North Phase 1 East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline. You will oversee the FEED phase, ensuring project success through technical expertise and collaboration. This role is essential for driving the UK’s energy transition and achieving net zero targets. Join them to make impactful contributions to hydrogen infrastructure development and enjoy a range of benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Annual Performance Bonus up to 15%

Generous pension scheme

Support for professional membership subscriptions and course fees

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in gas transmission, oil and gas, or petrochemical environments.
• Strong commitment to process safety and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth understanding of pipeline design and material standards.
• Familiarity with UK gas distribution network and hydrogen systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery and assurance for the East Coast Hydrogen Project.
• Oversee technical design and safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage engineering interfaces and governance for project deliverables.
• Support procurement and risk management by developing engineering scopes.

Skills

Project and Team Leadership

Engineering Expertise in High-Risk Industries

Technical Knowledge of Pipeline Standards

Commercial and Contract Management

Job description

Based in & around Midlands & London - typically 2-3 days per week in office

At the Helm of Hydrogen Engineering Excellence.

As the Engineering Manager for the North Phase 1 East Coast Hydrogen Pipeline, you will lead the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, playing a pivotal role in advancing the company’s energy transition strategy. You will be accountable for delivering the FEED to the highest standards of schedule, cost, and quality, ensuring the project is well-positioned for future funding opportunities. This role is critical in shaping the technical foundation of a first-of-its-kind hydrogen infrastructure project that supports the UK’s decarbonisation goals.

Operating within the Capital Delivery function, you will act as a central point of collaboration across internal engineering teams, technical suppliers, industry groups, and FEED consultants. You will work closely with Cadent’s independent Engineering Authority to formalise engineering requirements and ensure their integration across the project and wider portfolio.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

As an Engineering Manager you will:

• Lead Engineering Delivery and Assurance - Drive the successful delivery of engineering activities for the East Coast Hydrogen Project, ensuring alignment with Cadent’s policies, standards, and the Major Project Delivery System. Develop and implement Engineering Management and Assurance Plans, and formalise engineering requirements with Cadent’s Independent Engineering Authority to ensure robust governance and compliance.
  
  
• Oversee Technical Design and Safety - Promote and ensure the safe design of hydrogen infrastructure by identifying and addressing design weaknesses, leading the internal review of technical deliverables, and managing the process safety elements of the project. Ensure all engineering outputs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including CDM 2015 requirements.
  
  
• Manage Engineering Interfaces and Governance - Coordinate engineering deliverables across internal teams, supply chain partners, and consultants. Prepare and present documentation for project milestones and stage gates, lead recommendations for progression, and support governance reviews to ensure engineering readiness and alignment with project objectives.
  
  
• Support Procurement and Risk Management - Lead the development of engineering scopes for key contracts, including future EPC contracts. Collaborate with project management to align engineering with commercial, schedule, and risk considerations. Manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented effectively through the supply chain.

• Drive Collaboration, Innovation, and Industry Engagement -Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the East Coast value chain and contribute to industry forums to advance hydrogen engineering knowledge. Provide technical support to other hydrogen projects within Cadent, champion continuous improvement, and ensure engineering decisions are grounded in sound technical judgment

What You Will Bring:

• Engineering Expertise in High-Risk Industries - Proven engineering experience in gas transmission, oil and gas, or petrochemical environments, with a strong commitment to process safety and experience managing multidisciplinary teams across project phases including operational support, front-end loading, construction, and commissioning.
  
  
• Technical Knowledge of Pipeline Standards - In-depth understanding of UK and international pipeline design and material standards such as IGEM, GIS, API, ASME, ISO, and ASTM, with additional knowledge of UK Gas Industry and Safety Regulations and CDM 2015 considered advantageous.
  
  
• Project and Team Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and consultants, particularly in pipeline and process plant projects, with experience in delivering complex engineering scopes and coordinating across disciplines.
  
  
• Commercial and Contract Management - Experience in the commercial and contractual management of suppliers, ensuring alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
  
  
• Sector-Specific and Emerging Technology Experience - Familiarity with the UK gas distribution network (GDN) design and standards, and desirable experience in hydrogen or sour gas systems, contributing to innovation and future-ready infrastructure development.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles

Please note that this position will close on Monday 14th July, with interviews scheduled to commence Late-July.

Disclaimer:While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

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. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
• A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially
• Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
• Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

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!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website atHome | Cadent (cadentgas.com)

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