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Cadent Gas Capital Delivery Project
Cadent Gas, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, operates a multibillion-pound capital delivery portfolio that oversees complex infrastructure upgrades, safety-critical network interventions, and the decarbonization of the UK's gas grid. Under its overarching Capital Delivery function, the company manages multiple large-scale construction programs and partnership
Company: Cadent Gas
Role: Project Supervisor (PM)
Pay: £475 per day (OUTSIDE OF IR35)
Hours per week: 37
Duration: 12-18 months
Start date: ASAP.
Location: Various UK sites 80%/WFH 20% (All travel/hotels etc paid for)
Types of Projects:
Secure edge installations
Electrical &Instrumentation kiosk upgrades
RTU virtualisation programme
Security upgrade work
Responsibilities
The Project Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and compliant delivery of capital investment projects across the network.
The role manages projects from initiation through to close-out, ensuring delivery aligns with business targets, budgets and regulatory standards.
Solving skills will help deliver critical infrastructure that supports millions of customers
Leading a small team and contractors, developing business cases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required safety and quality standards.
Monitoring spend, ensuring compliance with governance processes (e.g. SCO, CDM), and undertaking site oversight, audits, and inspections.
Experience required:
Proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project delivery (ideally within the gas sector), with strong knowledge of contract management, health & safety regulations, and risk management.
3–5 years’ relevant experience, alongside an HNC/NVQ (or equivalent) in a related discipline, and a solid understanding of engineering standards and operational processes
A background in either OR E&I, Security enhancements/upgrades/Gas sector.
Desirable
IOSH
SMSTS
Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015
What this role will bring to your career and progression
Project Ownership – Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects valued between £5m and £25m.
Safety Leadership – Champion a proactive safety culture across all project phases.
Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders.
Technical Challenge – Manage complex engineering interfaces and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Professional Growth – Develop your skills in a dynamic, high-responsibility environment.
To be considered for this role, please forward an up-to-date CV.
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