Location: Warrington (Winwick Road)
Advertised Salary: £53,280 - £62,676 (depending on experience)
Job Function: Operations
Working Hours: 37
Location Type: Depot-Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Req ID: 1967
Keeping the Gas Network Safe, Seamless, and Strong
We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Project Assurance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll be expected to expertly plan and execute team operations, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery to both internal and external customers.
Your ability to communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—will be key as you take ownership of specialist services within well-defined processes and timeframes.
This position requires a keen analytical mindset and a knack for solving complex problems with practical, straightforward solutions. You'll be trusted to investigate, contextualise and address key issues, contributing to strategic decision-making through deep technical insight and data analysis.
We’re looking for someone who not only excels technically, but who also promotes a proactive safety culture and embodies visible, influential behaviours that reinforce our commitment to operational excellence.
Above all, we value individuals who champion our Cadent values and deliver customer service with purpose and integrity.
Whether you're directing strategy with your specialist expertise or fostering a positive, customer-first mindset, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our service. If you're driven by quality, purpose, and making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Project Assurance & Compliance: Deliver assurance and reporting on replacement, diversion, and reinforcement works, ensuring alignment with policies and adherence to critical regulations, including PSSR, PSR, EWR, COMAH, and GS(M)R.
- Technical Oversight & Documentation: Review project documentation and completed works for compliance, authorise work under set procedures, and maintain thorough records.
- Operational Safety & Investigations: Conduct technical inspections and investigations to verify safe and efficient operations; oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, including ISO14001 and PAS55 compliance.
- Stakeholder & Partner Management: Oversee Local Delivery Partners (LDPs), verify their adherence to policies and standards, and monitor engineering and technical performance across projects.
- Strategic Engineering & Policy Support: Act as Authorising Engineer under SCO, advise on practicable policy updates, manage network modifications, and provide expert technical input as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Engineering Qualifications & Professional Accreditation - A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, supported by Engineering Chartership or comparable experience. SCO qualifications and a valid UK driving licence
- Specialist SCO Competence & Authorisation - Competent Person registration in SCO 2 / 4 / 5 and Authorising Engineer experience, with hands-on expertise in authorising and administering safe engineering practices
- Extensive Industry Experience - Proven background in gas engineering, inspections, preventive action, and authorisation processes in line with operational and regulatory expectations
- Knowledge of Safety & Legislation Standards - Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols, legislation, engineering codes, and statutory regulations—including IMRRP, PSR, GS(M)R, and other relevant frameworks
- Operational Insight & Sector Familiarity - In-depth familiarity with Cadent operations, engineering procedures, and stakeholder expectations, with experience in contractor or operational environments considered beneficial
Please note that this position will close on Monday, 4th August, with interviews scheduled to commence shortly afterwards.
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.
