Non-MRP Support Engineer

Cadent Gas Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Manchester is hiring a Non-MRP Support Engineer to deliver high-quality service and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves managing surveys, overseeing project compliance, and ensuring an excellent customer experience. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, SCO qualifications, and a valid UK Driving Licence. The position offers a variety of benefits, including an annual bonus and flexible working options, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18%

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence is required.
• Registered SCO 2/4/5 with extensive gas engineering experience.
• Post-degree experience in operational or contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys and manage Local Delivery Partners.
• Act as Site Manager/CDM Principal Contractor representative.
• Ensure excellent customer experience across surveys and installations.

Skills

SCO qualifications

Gas engineering expertise

Safety compliance knowledge

Project & regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

EUSR safety passport

IOSH Managing Safety Certificate

Job description

Delivering excellence across the North West Network

In this Non-MRP Support Engineer position, you’ll combine technical expertise with strong communication skills to take ownership of a specialist service, operating within agreed processes, procedures, and timescales. We’re looking for a driven professional to ensure that all team activities are effectively planned and executed, making the best use of resources to achieve timely delivery for both internal and external customers.

You’ll be trusted to deliver high‑quality outcomes, act responsibly, and promote a positive safety culture through proactive and consistent behaviours. With the ability to investigate and analyse complex issues, you’ll develop practical solutions that drive efficiency and improvement. By actively demonstrating Cadent Values, contributing to a customer‑focused approach, and fostering an inclusive environment, you’ll help shape strategy, support continuous improvement, and deliver brilliant service with purpose.

Why you'll love this role

In this position you will be responsible for:

Surveys & Site Management. Undertake surveys, manage Local Delivery Partners (LDPs), and discharge Principal Contractor duties under CDM for customer‑driven works outside the scope of the Construction Management Organisation (CMO).

Project Oversight & Compliance. Act as Site Manager/CDM Principal Contractor representative for self‑delivery models, review RO/NRO documentation, authorise work, and support compliance with key regulations including PSSR, PSR, EWR, COMAH, and GS(M)R.

Customer Journey & Delivery Standards. Ensure excellent customer experience across surveys, construction, and installation, managing Cadent and customer works to meet key dates, quality standards, and programme expectations.

Safety, Quality & Risk Management. Support monitoring of delivery partners on SHES, quality, programme, cost, and customer outcomes; carry out inspections, investigations, and defect correction; and contribute to safe control of operations and environmental compliance.

Collaboration & Expertise. Provide engineering input into design processes, act as the key interface between projects and stakeholders, support the Project Assurance Engineer (Non‑MRP), and deliver technical advice to strengthen programme delivery and reputation.

What you'll bring

Core Qualifications. Valid UK Driving Licence, SCO qualifications, EUSR safety passport, CDM awareness training, IOSH Managing Safety Certificate, and a degree in engineering (or equivalent) with Engineering Chartership or equivalent experience.

SCO & Gas Engineering Expertise. Registered SCO 2/4/5 Competent Person and Authorising Engineer, with extensive gas engineering experience and proven ability to administer authorisation processes.

Safety & Compliance Knowledge. Comprehensive understanding of safety techniques, legislation, policies, procedures, codes of practice, engineering instructions, and statutory regulations, including accident/incident reporting and investigation.

Operational & Technical Experience. Post‑degree experience in operational or contractor environments, conducting inspections, producing and evaluating RAMS, undertaking technical site compliance inspections, and managing design approvals (G17/G35).

Project & Regulatory Understanding. Strong knowledge of Cadent’s engineering operations, NEC contracts, project handover records, CDM Health & Safety file requirements, and the critical interface between temporary and permanent works through design.

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:

• 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

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 at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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