Project Supervisor

Cadent; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (double matched up to

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Career development with funded学习

Retail discounts, gym access

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Project Supervisor to deliver investment projects ensuring safe, reliable operation of Cadent's gas network. You will own schemes from concept to completion, splitting time between sites, depots and home, coordinating activity and managing delivery risks.

This permanent role sits in Cadent's Capital Delivery team across the West Midlands, offering exposure to Above Ground Installations and Pressure Reduction Stations and the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational gas, utilities, engineering, or project delivery environments.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects through multiple phases of delivery.
• Experience with pressure reduction assets and operational sites is advantageous.
• Site supervision experience overseeing construction activities and ensuring safety and compliance.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk management principles and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Split time between sites, depots and home to coordinate project activity.
• Take ownership of schemes from concept through to completion, ensuring safe, efficient delivery.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from design and planning through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with operational teams, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to control risks and deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Site supervision

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget monitoring

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent experience

IOSH qualification

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd

Deliver critical infrastructure projects that keep our network safe and resilient

As our Project Supervisor, you'll play a key role in delivering investment projects that support the safe and reliable operation of Cadent's gas network. This isn't just about managing projects or overseeing contractors in the field, it's about taking ownership of schemes from concept through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is a permanent role within our Capital Delivery team, supporting projects across the West Midlands network. You'll split your time between sites, depots and home, working closely with operational teams, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to coordinate project activity, manage delivery risks and ensure successful outcomes.

Whether your background is operational and you're looking to develop your project management expertise, or you're an experienced project professional keen to develop specialist knowledge of Above Ground Installations and Pressure Reduction Stations, this role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience within a supportive and highly knowledgeable team. With significant investment planned across pressure reduction sites and replacement programmes, you'll have the opportunity to manage projects through the full lifecycle, from design and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.

Why you'll love this role:

• Project Ownership – Manage a range of investment projects from initial design and planning through to construction and completion.


• Critical Infrastructure Investment – Support the delivery of Above Ground Installation and Pressure Reduction Station replacement programmes that are essential to the future performance of our network.


• Safety & Compliance Leadership – Champion compliance with Safe Control of Operations, Construction Design and Management requirements, G17 processes and company standards.


• Site Leadership – Act as Cadent's representative on site, overseeing contractors and ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently.


• Commercial Oversight – Monitor project spend, manage budgets and ensure value-for-money delivery.


• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with Operational Performance, Engineering, Commercial, Procurement and delivery partners.


• Variety & Development – Gain exposure to design, planning, construction, commissioning and project management activities across a diverse portfolio of work.

What you'll bring:

• Operational or Project Experience – Experience within operational gas, utilities, engineering, infrastructure or project delivery environments.


• Project Management Capability – Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects through multiple phases of delivery.


• Infrastructure Knowledge – Experience with pressure reduction assets, operational sites or similar infrastructure would be advantageous.


• Site Supervision Experience – Confidence overseeing construction activities and ensuring works are delivered safely and compliantly.


• Commercial Awareness – Understanding of project costs, budgets and contractor performance management.


• Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Strong appreciation of health and safety requirements, risk management principles and safe systems of work.


• Stakeholder Management – Ability to build positive relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.


• Problem-Solving Skills – Confidence making decisions and overcoming challenges in both operational and project environments.

A company car is provided and, as regular travel is required across the network, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications:

• HNC, SNVQ, NVQ or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant qualifications.


• IOSH qualification.


• Safe Control of Operations Authorising Engineer and Competent Person certification (desirable).


• Full UK driving licence.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th November.

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

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!

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.