Project Delivery Engineer

at  Cadent Gas

HYBRID WORKING BETWEEN CADENT WEST MIDLAND SITES/OFFICES & HOME – EXTENSIVE TRAVEL REQUIRED ACROSS WEST MIDS

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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Engineering Degree/HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant training or qualifications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead the delivery of projects to time, cost and specification ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are managed throughout the process. You will develop major new build projects during the consenting phase to ensure robust designs and programmes are in place. Management of the programme, budgets, SHESQ and risks and Community Stakeholders to preserve reputation. You’ll provide appropriate project input into the pre-sanction design process including review of the proposals for SHESQ management, project risk, deliverability, programme, contract management and safety performance. You will also develop and have accountability for implementation and management of project delivery, design, safety by design, commissioning, scheme closure and post-completion requirements. Act as single point of contact on behalf of the Project Manager for instruction of works or any changes to these

You will also…

• Act as the key interface between the project and both internal and external teams. Hold the responsibility for developing these key relationships.
• Manage and co-ordinate Contractors and project teams, including the co-ordination and integration of projects across delivery interfaces, to successfully deliver projects to time, cost and specification and with minimal disruption
• Provide regular project monthly status reports which will include: SHE performance, milestone progress, risk management and current and forecast financial performance
• Ensure activities and interactions are compliant with Cyber policy & procedures
• Monitor Contractor site activities to ensure compliance with Gas Distribution SHESQ standards, Health & Safety, Environmental legislation and CDM regulations
• Manage the Contractor commissioning and performance testing process on site. Ensure the provision of accurate ‘as built’ documentation to handover of the assets onto the system to the standards defined in the design
• Ensure all data is captured accurately and handled/stored to comply with Cadent Policies & Procedures
• Manage complex third-party issues, land, consents, grantors, public relations, and Community Stakeholders to preserve reputation
• Chair monthly progress and cost review meetings and regularly attend weekly site meetings and Chair/attend monthly coordination and commissioning meetings to preserve reputation
• Promoting a positive safety culture through visible proactive, consistent, and influential behaviours
• Keep the company safe by co-operating with others to ensure a co-ordinated approach to promote a clear understanding of each party’s duties, roles and responsibilities for Safety and Wellbeing
• Report all incident, near misses, hazards, acting as necessary to control hazard as appropriate
• Participate within the Network Operational Standby rota

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 opportunitie