Project Supervisor

Cadent Foundation; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Job summary

Cadent is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead investment projects across the West Midlands network. You will own schemes from design to completion, coordinating operations, engineers, contractors and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

The role blends site travel with depot and home‑based work, under a permanent contract and hybrid location model. You’ll bring experience in gas/infra projects, strong project management, and a drive to develop specialist knowledge in

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing capital delivery projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong risk management and safety-awareness focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from concept through to completion on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project activity with operations, engineers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage delivery risks and ensure safe, compliant site execution.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure work is conducted safely and to standard.
• Monitor budgets, spend and value-for-money delivery.
• Support handover of projects through commissioning and final sign‑off.
• Engage with performance teams to drive project outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Site supervision

Risk management

Education

HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent

IOSH qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Title: Project Supervisor

Location: Chesterton

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

Job Function: Capital Delivery

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Req ID: 3158

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.
• IOSH qualification.
• 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.

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.