Project Supervisor

Cadent; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension double match up to 18%

25 days holiday + statutory days + buy

Extra day off for life’s moments

Career development with funded options

Flexible working and ED&I commitments

Generous family policies and flexible.

Retail discounts, gym access

Job summary

Cadent is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead investment projects across our network, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and alignment with business objectives. You will oversee works from initiation to close-out, support controls, compliance, and contractor performance while keeping assets safe and reliable.

This permanent Capital Delivery role involves site leadership, collaboration with engineers and stakeholders, a company car, and regular travel across the network; a full UK

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering, construction, utility or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and risk management.
• Ability to manage contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, operational processes and project delivery methods.
• Experience building relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Confident decision-maker with ability to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of investment projects across the network, on time and within budget.
• Oversee site activities, provide assurance of safe delivery and adherence to plans.
• Manage contractor performance and interface with Cadent and contractors daily.
• Support project planning, business case development, design assurance and compliance.
• Monitor spend, forecast, and report throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project delivery

Safety & compliance knowledge

Contract management

Technical understanding

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent

Valid UK driving licence

IOSH qualification

SCO AE and CP certification (desirable)

Job description

Deliver investment projects that keep our network safe, compliant and performing at its best

As our Project Supervisor, you'll play a key role in delivering investment activities across Cadent's network, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives. This role goes beyond project coordination, offering the opportunity to lead site activities, manage contractors and provide technical oversight across a varied portfolio of capital delivery projects.

This is a permanent role within our Capital Delivery team. You'll work closely with operational teams, contractors, engineers and stakeholders to ensure projects are well planned, effectively managed and delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

You'll be responsible for overseeing works from initiation through to close-out, supporting project controls, compliance activities and contractor performance while ensuring our assets continue to operate safely and reliably.

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

Why you'll love this role:

• Project Delivery – Lead the delivery of investment projects across the network, ensuring activities are completed safely, on time and to budget.
• Safety & Compliance – Champion compliance with Safe Control of Operations (SCO), CDM requirements, G17 processes and company standards.
• Site Leadership – Carry out site visits and provide assurance that works are being delivered safely and in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• Contractor Management – Act as Cadent's day-to-day interface with contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Technical Oversight – Support project planning, business case development, design assurance and technical compliance activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with Capital Delivery, Operational Performance, Engineering, Commercial, Procurement and external suppliers.
• Performance Monitoring – Track project spend, manage forecasts and ensure accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement – Promote lessons learned, best practice and process improvements across project delivery activities.

What you'll bring:

• Project Delivery Experience – Experience delivering engineering, construction, utility or infrastructure projects.
• Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, risk management principles and safe systems of work.
• Contract Management Experience – Ability to manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Technical Understanding – Knowledge of engineering standards, operational processes and project delivery methodologies.
• Stakeholder Management Skills – Experience building effective relationships with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Capability – Confidence managing issues, making decisions and driving projects to successful completion.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications:

• HNC, SNVQ, NVQ or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant qualifications.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• IOSH qualification.
• SCO Authorising Engineer (AE) and Competent Person (CP) certification. (desirable)

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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

• 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.

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