Senior C&I Engineer

Overview

Lead C&I engineering standards, safety, and innovation for gas distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• technical lead
• regulatory liaison
• risk assessment
• innovation
• mentoring
• strategic influence

Tasks

You’ll provide strategic engineering insight, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and mentor the next generation of engineers. From supporting asset risk assessments to leading external relationships with regulators and industry bodies, your work will underpin the safety, reliability, and performance of our infrastructure. -Strategic Influence – Shape internal standards and influence external regulations to align with our future agenda. -Technical Leadership – Be the subject matter expert for C&I, guiding engineering decisions across the business. -Innovation & Improvement – Support field trials, research, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety and performance. -Cross-functional Impact – Collaborate with delivery teams, regulators, and external experts to embed excellence in everything we do. -Mentorship & Development – Coach developing engineers and lead technical governance across projects and programmes.

Requirements

• continuous improvement
• leadership
• regulatory knowledge
• engineering judgement
• c&i systems
• scada

What You Bring

As a Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer, you’ll be the go-to expert for field instrumentation, local control systems, and operational technology (OT). This is a high-impact role where your deep technical knowledge will shape engineering standards, influence regulatory frameworks, and drive innovation across our gas distribution network. You’re a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in gas transmission, distribution, or other major hazard environments. You combine technical depth with strategic thinking and have a passion for driving engineering excellence. -Continuous Improvement – Track record of identifying and implementing improvements to engineering processes and standards. -Leadership & Communication – Proven ability to influence, mentor and manage across technical and stakeholder groups. -Regulatory Knowledge – Strong grasp of EAWR, DSEAR, EPS and other relevant regulations. -Engineering Judgement – Skilled in interpreting complex technical data, drawings, and standards to make sound decisions. -Expertise in C&I Systems – Deep understanding of instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA in hazardous environments.

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About Cadent Gas Limited

-Founded to manage the UK's gas distribution network, Cadent Gas plays a key role in the delivery of energy across the country. -With a focus on the future, Cadent is investing heavily in the development of low-carbon and renewable gas technologies. -Major projects include upgrading infrastructure for hydrogen gas, building new pipelines for energy-efficient solutions, and ensuring the safety and reliability of the UK's gas network. -Cadent Gas is known for its commitment to improving the gas distribution network's efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge technology for sustainable energy delivery. -The company’s work is pivotal in supporting the UK’s shift towards a net-zero future while ensuring continued energy security.

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