Cadent Gas Ltd
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will 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.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our East Midlands team as an Energy Operations Area Manager.
As an Energy Operations Area Manager it will be your responsibility to manage the maintenance and performance of our critical assets & delivery of work throughout the whole lifecycle within the East Midlands, operating the Gas Distribution Network in an effective and efficient manner in order to deliver against the network’s strategic ambitions and Regulatory outputs. You will also manage and control the budget for the area and ensure its effective delivery considering safety and compliance.
This role will be based across East Midlands and would be well suited to an individual who has previous experience in improving team dynamic through the continuous analysation of performance across managed teams, a previous background in an operational type of role would also be beneficial.
It is an exciting time to join this team, as we continue to look at the future of gas to make us a more greener and sunstainable business. So, why not join us on our journey and make an become a part of that future?
What you'll get to work on:
Lead a team that are multiskilled, competent and compliant with the commitments set out in our Safety Case.
Accountable for the efficient delivery of work by internal and external workforces ensuring quality assured work as well as delivery on time and within budget
Area Asset Health Stewardship & associated performance of our assets as well as management of our critical sites
Develop multiskilled resource roles within your team and resolve reactive technical issues and asset failure across area of responsibility
Manage delivery relationships with other business areas, such as Customer Operations, Capital Delivery and Future of Gas and manage third party requests for access to the Cadent network
Support the development of the Annual Maintenance Plan by the Investment Portfolio team
Inform decision making on the appropriate work delivery route (insource, outsource, capital, O&M)
Drive data capture, including asset condition, faults, etc. and ensure quality of reporting and contribute to Policy, Procedure & Technical reviews Who are we looking for: Qualifications
Engineering Degree/HNC/SNVQ/NVQ or equivalent operational experience in the utilities industry supported by relevant training or qualification
NEBOSH
SCO AE & CP and G17
Practical Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of gas plant and systems, HSE regulations relevant to role (e.g., PSSR, COMAH, PSR), application of Process Safety Principals
Leadership experience with contract management, and influencing/negotiating skills to build and maintain effective relationships across all stakeholder groups to deliver business outcomes including our Trade Union partners
An understanding of relevant codes of practice, engineering instructions safety and statutory regulation
Experience in managing a large, geographically dispersed workforce in a safety-conscious and high risk environment
Confident understanding of, CDM, SCCF, SCO and Safety Management Systems and Planning and Resource Management processes
Ability to consider commercial aspects of our decisions and be an “intelligent buyer” for services from internal stakeholders and external organisations with experience of continuous improvement techniques to drive incremental and step change improvements in performance What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
Funding and support towards completing qualifications
Ample opportunity for progression within the business
Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
Annual bonus
Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
Flexible working
Strong commitments to ED&I
Generous family provision policies
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
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2 paid volunteering days per year
Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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.
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