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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
Role: Project Delivery Engineer
Duration: 12-18 months
Start date: ASAP.
Rate: £575 per day (OUTSIDE OR IR35)
Hours per week: 37
Location: 80% EFH/20% Site
Types of Projects:
Secure edge installations
Electrical &Instrumentation kiosk upgrades
RTU virtualisation programme
Security upgrade work
Introduction
The Project Delivery Engineer (Capital Delivery ) is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required specifications. The role oversees full project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills will help deliver critical infrastructure that supports millions of customers
Key responsibilities:
Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring effective contractor performance.
Producing regular project performance reports, leading stakeholder engagement
Driving strong safety culture and continuous improvement across delivery.
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.
Experience required:
Significant experience in engineering or infrastructure project delivery, ideally within the gas sector.
Have 5 plus years’ relevant experience, strong knowledge of contract and risk management, and a solid understanding of health & safety regulations and engineering standards.
A relevant engineering qualification (e.g. Degree/HNC/NVQ) and project management knowledge (e.g. APM Foundation) are also expected.
A background in either OR E&I, Security enhancements/upgrades/Gas sector.
Desirable
IOSH
SMSTS
Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015
To be considered for this role, please forward an up-to-date CV.
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