Project Supervisor

Cadent Gas Ltd; Chesterton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension—double matched to 18%

25 days holiday + statutory days

Extra day off each year

Career development with funded options

Flexible working

ED&I commitments

Retail discounts and gym access

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd. seeks a Project Supervisor to own and deliver investment projects for a safe and reliable gas network. You’ll manage schemes end-to-end, from concept through to handover, across the West Midlands region with a mix of site, depot and home-based work.

The role offers permanent in the Capital Delivery team, with opportunities to lead Above Ground Installations and Pressure Reduction Station projects, develop specialist knowledge, and work within a supportive expert team.

Qualifications

• HNC, SNV, NVQ or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant qualifications.
• Safe Control of Operations Authorising Engineer and Competent Person certification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full lifecycle of investment projects from design and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate activity with operations teams, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to manage delivery risks.
• Split time between sites, depots and home while ensuring work is delivered safely and to high standards.

Skills

Project ownership

Delivery coordination

Infra knowledge

Site supervision

Commercial awareness

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

HNC/SNV/NVQ equivalent

SCOA Engineer cert. (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Advertised Salary: £43,833 to £51,570 per annum

Job Function: Capital Delivery

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting End Date: Monday 19th November

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.

Qualifications:

• HNC, SNVQ, NVQ or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant qualifications.
• Safe Control of Operations Authorising Engineer and Competent Person certification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

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

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th November.

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:

• 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.

What’s next?

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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