Project Supervisor

Cadent Gas Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas infrastructure company in Chesterfield is seeking a Project Supervisor to manage capital investment projects in the East Midlands. You will oversee site activities, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring experience in supervising projects, strong communication skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus and career development opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License.
• IOSH certification.
• Experience supervising engineering projects in the gas industry.
• Strong understanding of contract management and gas plant/process systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the delivery of large CAPEX projects.
• Forecast workload and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, SCO, RAMS, and contract provisions across all works.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support.

Skills

Supervision

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Compliance with HSE regulations

Education

HNC/SNVQ/NVQ in network engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Driving Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Gas Infrastructure Projects Across the East Midlands

As a Project Supervisor in Cadent’s East Midlands Capital Delivery Team, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering critical capital investment projects that support the region’s gas infrastructure. You’ll take ownership of projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This includes overseeing day-to-day site activities, coordinating with internal teams and contractors, and ensuring full compliance with Cadent’s Delivery Assurance Framework, CDM regulations, and Safe Control of Operations (SCO) procedures.

Your role will also involve close collaboration with stakeholders across the business, including Network Control, IPO, Strategic Partners, and Engineering teams. You’ll be responsible for monitoring project performance, managing risks, and ensuring that all technical and safety standards are met. With a strong focus on operational excellence and regulatory compliance, you’ll play a key part in shaping the success of Cadent’s investment programme while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety leadership.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Supervise and Manage the delivery of large CAPEX projects
• Forecast workload and budgets, and track project spend against delivery targets
• Support the development of business cases and ensure timely, accurate project closure
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to deploy competent project resources
• Ensure compliance with CDM, SCO, RAMS, and contract provisions across all works
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support to Area Managers, including standby participation
• Develop key project management skills
• Shape the future of Cadent’s gas network

What You'll Bring:

• Full UK Driving License
• HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent in network engineering or related discipline
• IOSH certification
• Practical experience as SCO AE & CP
• Experience supervising engineering projects, ideally in the gas industry
• Strong understanding of contract management and gas plant/process systems
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and process safety principles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong internal drive and willingness to work autonomously to deliver projects

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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