Project Supervisor E&I

Cadent Gas; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cadent Gas is recruiting a Project Supervisor - E&I to lead Electrical & Instrumentation investment and maintenance across Cadent's assets. This role blends project delivery, operational leadership and engineering expertise to keep our network safe, compliant and fit for the future.

You will oversee E&I projects and upgrades, coordinate with internal teams, contractors and operations, ensure work meets standards and regulatory requirements, and supervise site activities as Cadent's delivery

Qualifications

• HNC, SNV, NVQ or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SCO Authorising Engineer (AE) and Competent Person (CP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage E&I projects and asset upgrades.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and operations to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Provide technical assurance and supervise on-site delivery and contractor performance.
• Monitor progress, safety, costs and quality to meet programme requirements.

Skills

E&I experience

Project delivery knowledge

Technical expertise

Contract & contractor management

Safety & compliance knowledge

Leadership capability

Problem-solving

Communication & influencing

Education

Engineering qualification or experience

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 31st August

Lead E&I projects that keep our network safe, reliable and ready for the future.

As our Project Supervisor - E&I, you'll play a critical role in delivering Electrical & Instrumentation investment and maintenance activities across Cadent's operational assets. This isn't just about managing projects or supervising technical work in isolation – it's about combining project delivery, operational leadership and engineering expertise to ensure our assets remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

You'll lead the delivery of E&I projects and upgrades across the network, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to ensure activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with relevant standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly varied role that combines site-based supervision, project coordination, technical assurance and contractor management. You'll act as a key interface between operational teams, project stakeholders and delivery partners, ensuring successful outcomes across all aspects of E&I delivery.

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

Why you'll love this role:

• Project Delivery & Compliance – Lead and manage E&I projects and asset upgrades, ensuring delivery against programme requirements, business objectives and relevant legislation.
• Safety & Assurance Leadership – Champion compliance with Safe Control of Operations (SCO), G17 processes, CDM requirements and HSE standards across all activities.
• Planning & Design Support – Support project development through planning, design reviews, business cases, risk assessments, permits and technical documentation.
• Site Supervision & Contractor Management – Act as Cadent's delivery interface on-site, overseeing contractor performance, construction activities and quality assurance.
• Technical Expertise – Provide specialist E&I knowledge and technical support across operational and investment activities.
• Performance & Financial Control – Monitor project spend, track performance against forecasts and ensure accurate cost capture and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work collaboratively with Asset Investment, Energy Operations, Safety & Engineering, Finance, Network Control and delivery partners.
• Operational Support – Support Area Managers and operational teams, participate in pre-start meetings and contribute to standby arrangements where required.
• Continuous Improvement – Promote technical best practice, capture lessons learned and support improvements in project delivery, safety and performance.

What you'll bring:

• E&I Experience – Strong experience within Electrical & Instrumentation environments, ideally within utilities, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Project Delivery Knowledge – Experience delivering engineering, operational or construction projects from initiation through to completion.
• Technical Expertise – Strong understanding of E&I systems, technical standards, maintenance procedures and engineering specifications.
• Contract & Contractor Management – Experience managing contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Strong understanding of risk management, CDM, SCCF, Safe Control of Operations and relevant industry legislation.
• Leadership Capability – Ability to lead teams, coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive high standards of performance and safety.
• Problem-Solving Skills – Confidence managing technical challenges, resolving issues and making sound operational decisions.
• Communication & Influencing Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Qualifications:

• HNC, SNVQ, NVQ or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SCO Authorising Engineer (AE) and Competent Person (CP) desirable.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 14th September.

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.

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