Network Asset Engineer - Above 2 bar pipelines

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Location: Worsley

Advertised Salary: £53,280 - £62,676 depending on skills & experience

Job Function: Operations

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Office Based

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting End Date: May 25th

Are you ready to lead the way in asset management excellence? As a Network Asset Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Cadent's Network Asset Management Plans (NAMP). You'll work across central and network teams to optimise asset performance, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance, while keeping our customers and stakeholders at the heart of everything we do.

This is a high impact role where your strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership will drive long term value and resilience across our gas network.

• Strategic Asset Leadership- Develop and deliver NAMPs aligned with Cadent's Asset Management Strategy and Policy.
• Investment Planning- Lead the creation of investment plans using whole life costing and risk based decision making.
• Performance Optimisation- Balance cost, risk, and performance to meet legal, regulatory, and customer expectations.
• Data Driven Decisions- Drive improvements in asset data quality to support robust asset management decisions.
• Cross Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Network Leadership Teams and Local Delivery Partners to ensure successful delivery of asset projects.
• Continuous Improvement- Design and monitor performance metrics to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Capability Development- Build asset management capability across the network, fostering a culture of excellence.
• ISO55001 Support- Contribute to the ongoing accreditation and improvement of our asset management system.

• Professional Accreditation: Incorporated Engineer or equivalent qualification (e.g. IAM Certificate/Diploma), demonstrating your technical credibility and commitment to professional standards.
• Educational Background: A STEM or Asset Management qualification that supports your ability to understand and manage complex infrastructure systems.
• Industry Experience: Proven experience in asset management and engineering project delivery, ideally within a gas or utility environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of gas transportation assets and how they operate within a regulated environment.
• Regulatory Insight: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for asset intensive organisations, particularly RIIO, and how they influence investment and operational decisions.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate it into practical, effective asset management solutions.
• Commercial Awareness: Sound financial and business acumen to support investment planning and value based decision making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of managing relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Leadership & Influence: Experience leading projects or initiatives, with the ability to influence outcomes and drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.

Ready to Lead the Future of Asset Management? Join us as a Network Asset Engineer and help us deliver a safer, smarter, and more sustainable gas network. Your work will directly impact how we manage our assets today, and how we prepare for tomorrow.

• 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

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.

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