Project Delivery Engineer

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.

At Cadent we are leading the way in the development and execution of one of the UK's most advanced hydrogen pipeline networks at scale to support decarbonisation of industry and electricity generation in the north west of England. 

The project is just one of four large scale hydrogen pipeline schemes being developed across our networks.  Join us and this could be the start of an exciting energy transition career at Cadent.

We are now looking to expand the HyNet project team with a Project Delivery Engineer who will support our project Operations Readiness (OR) programme.

The HyNet OR team are responsible for ensuring Cadent is operationally ready' for the future hydrogen pipeline networks.

The project OR programme is comprised of a number of diverse, but integrated, work packages. Key areas of responsibility and co-ordination include:
 

• Training and competence.
• Developing the network maintenance and inspection programme and supporting procedures.
• Hydrogen producer / end-user interface management.
• Network monitoring and control, and
• Commissioning and start-up.

Successful delivery of these requires not only effective programme management, but also cultivating and maintaining successful relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

As a key member of the Project's OR team, the role-holder will make an important contribution to successful delivery of the HyNet project through supporting the Head of Project Operations with overall management and co-ordination of the Project's OR programme, and through delivery of individual OR work packages.

As the first of a kind' project, the role-holder will also play a key role in developing Cadent's approach to delivery of at-scale hydrogen transportation infrastructure through development of effective and repeatable OR project processes and procedures.

The Project Delivery Engineer has the following OR programme management accountabilities:

• Owning and maintaining the project OR master deliverables register, ensuring all HyNet OR requirements are identified, recorded, and have an associated delivery plan.
• Ensuring all work in the OR team is effectively planned and executed and coordinating multiple OR projects, ensuring interfaces and delivery plans are aligned.
• Ensuring all OR activities are accurately represented on the project schedule, and regularly updated to reflect the current status. Also ensuring all OR risks are identified and recorded in the project risk register, and suitable risk mitigation plans exist.
• Working collaboratively with the OR team and internal stakeholders to prepare documentation (including programme status reports and presentations) and close out OR-related actions arising from project governance reviews, project milestones and stage gates.
• Development of major hydrogen project OR procedures / ways of working for future use.
   

The role-holder will also lead the development and delivery of individual OR work packages, with the following accountabilities:

• Ensuring Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) compliance in the development and delivery of OR work packages, and HSE risks are continuously monitored throughout the project lifecycle to ensure early identification and effective mitigation.
• Defining the OR work package scope, engaging stakeholders to ensure project and business requirements are fully incorporated and clear alignment exists with interdependent Cadent strategies e.g. Operations 4.0.
• Establishing cost estimates for the OR work package and ensuring suitable budget provision exists.
• Leading the identification, assessment, selection, and appointment of Contractors, where required, to deliver the OR work package, in accordance with Cadent procurement policies.
• Reviewing OR-related technical queries and deviations, providing first level response on behalf of the company, as well as leading risk assessments for deviations within the field of responsibility.
• Tracking and reporting accurate project costs with narrative to the Head of Project Operations and Commercial Manager to enable full audit trail and project financial reconciliation.
• Preparation of status reports / presentations.  Providing regular written and verbal updates on the status of OR projects to our customers, stakeholders and senior managers.
   

The role-holder will also provide support to the wider HyNet and other major hydrogen project teams, utilising their own specialist knowledge and experience to the benefit of the Cadent hydrogen programme.

Essential:

• Project delivery experience in pipelines, utility networks or process plants.
• Working knowledge of the UK gas industry and associated safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of gas distribution and transmission engineering standards and procedures.
• Experience in the commercial and contract management of suppliers.
• Degree / HNC qualified in an Engineering / Technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status. Experience in operation and maintenance of gas transmission and distribution networks. Experience of project Operations Readiness delivery.

What's In It For You

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

Why Join Us

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don't meet every single requirement listed? 

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process. 

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can't wait to welcome you 

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We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience. 

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

What's next?

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