Delivery Engineer

Cadent Gas Ltd

Delivery Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Cadent Gas Ltd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3f65907123394508a9657b9bd5d8aacf

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a delivery engineer to join our team within the East of England on a 9month Fixed Term Contract.

As a delivery engineer you will support the Lead Delivery Engineer (LDE) as Client Oversight on SHES, Customer, Programme, Cost and Quality for construction works delivered by supply partners and contractors on behalf of the IPO (Investment Planning Office).

This role is a critical function within the team as it will be your responsibility to deliver both replacement and customer construction works including things such as, undertaking surveys, site management, compliance, technical inspections and safety performance.

You will also Support the LDE with Health, Safety and Environmental issues pertaining to direct reports including Safe Control of Operations, Permits and maintenance of ISO14001, PAS55, etc and provide appropriate engineering and operational input into the design process including review of the proposals for SHESQ management, project risks, deliverability, programme and safety performance.

What you'll get to work on:

  • Act as Site Manager/CDM Principle Contractor representative where Cadent IPO is undertaking works under a self-delivery model (including Non-standard connection).

  • Responsible for delivering excellent customer journey (survey, construction and installation).

  • Support the Non-standard connections order process by undertaking surveys for design, preconstruction information and customer quotations.

  • For non-CMO delivered works, site manage Cadent and customer works ensuring key dates, quality and customer experience standards are met.

  • Reviewing Routine Operations (RO) and Non-Routine Operation(NRO) documentation and works undertaken; assess for alignment with Engineering Policy and relevant standards

  • Authorising work in line with procedures and complete documentation

  • Support the Lead Delivery Engineer in ensuring compliance with Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR), Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR), Electricity at Work Regulations (EWR), Control of Major Accidents and Hazards (COMAH) and gas quality aspects of the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations (GS(M)R)

  • Identify, log and progress defect correction to ensure that suppliers deliver to quality standards

  • Support the LDE in carrying out the role of Authorising Engineer as described in Safe Control of Operations (SCO) and ensuring engineering issues are identified as part of review processes and addressed/resolved accordingly, Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

  • Funding and support towards completing qualifications

  • Ample opportunity for progression within the business

  • Mentoring and guidance opportunities

    Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline plus Engineering Chartership /or equivalent level of experience

  • SCO qualifications

  • Valid UK Driving Licence


  • Practical Experience
  • Registered SCO 2/ 5 /4 Competent Person and Authorising Engineer competencies and experience of administering each

  • Experience in conducting inspections, initiating preventative action and authorisation processes

  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety techniques

  • Thorough knowledge of appropriate legislation, policy and procedures

  • EUSR safety passport, CDM awareness training and IOSH Managing Safety Certificate

  • Has experience in the production and evaluation of RAMS / procedures, experience in undertaking Technical Inspections for site compliance and understanding of the G17 / G35 design approval / appraisal process

    At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We've got a clear roadmap that will 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.

    We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
  • Annual bonus

  • Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)

  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more

  • Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development

  • Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:

  • Flexible working

  • Strong commitments to ED&I

  • Generous family provision policies

  • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more

  • My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers

  • 2 paid volunteering days per year

  • Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a 'Gympass' scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships


  • We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what's possible for the role.