Step into a role where your expertise powers the safe, efficient, and reliable flow of energy across our network. As a Lead Gas Engineer within our Energy Operations team, you’ll be at the forefront of operating and maintaining pressure-regulating installations, pipelines, and their associated systems—ensuring they perform flawlessly every day.
Our Energy Operations function is a highly capable, multi-skilled team, meeting the demands of a modern, resilient energy network.
With new responsibilities emerging around the maintenance of pressure-control assets, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our operations while leading by example in safety, technical excellence, and innovation.
As a Lead Gas Engineer you will:
Maintain and operate pressure-regulating installations (up to 85 bar) in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
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Respond to system-identified faults within agreed service levels, supporting remote monitoring and PMAC operations.
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Protect Cadent assets by advising third-party companies, supervising nearby excavations, and responding to sightings of works close to pipelines.
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Conduct inspections and maintenance on pipelines and associated equipment to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
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- Perform condition monitoring across pipelines and other critical assets to support safe and reliable network performance.
We’re looking for people who act with pride, purpose, and ownership to join the team, along with:
Proven experience in gas asset operation and maintenance, with strong Mechanical engineering knowledge (formal qualification desirable).
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Clear, confident communication skills and a consistently strong focus on safety.
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Competent IT skills to support operational and reporting activities.
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Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across operational sites.
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- Flexibility to support operational needs, including attending training and participating in standby rotas.
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.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to 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.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! 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.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
