Lead Gas Engineer - PMAC

Cadent Gas Ltd

Leading precision maintenance for a safer, stronger gas network  

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.

Why You'll Love This Role 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.

Respond to system-identified faults within agreed service levels, supporting remote monitoring and PMAC operations.

Protect Cadent assets by advising third-party companies, supervising nearby excavations, and responding to sightings of works close to pipelines.

Conduct inspections and maintenance on pipelines and associated equipment to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.

Perform condition monitoring across pipelines and other critical assets to support safe and reliable network performance.  

What You'll Bring 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).

Clear, confident communication skills and a consistently strong focus on safety.

Competent IT skills to support operational and reporting activities.

Full, valid UK driving licence to travel across operational sites.

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