At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on maintenance and respond to system alerts for high pressure gas assets.
- Company: Join Cadent, a leader in safeguarding gas infrastructure across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy an annual bonus, double-matched pension scheme, and 25 days holiday plus more.
- Other info: The position requires a full UK driving licence and flexibility for standby duties.
- Why this job: This role offers varied, meaningful work that directly impacts public safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in pipeline maintenance and a mechanical or engineering qualification are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Protect the high pressure assets that keep our gas network running. As our Senior Gas Engineer within the Pressure Control & Storage team, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps gas flowing safely and reliably across our network. This isn't just about fixing faults, it's about being a trusted guardian of our high pressure pipelines, pressure control installations and critical assets.
Working across a wide geographical area, you'll carry out hands on maintenance, respond to system alerts, conduct inspections and advise third parties on how to work safely around our network. You'll use your technical expertise to identify issues, keep our assets operating reliably and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll also support a multi skilled team, helping build capability and resilience across the function. It's an exciting opportunity to step into a technically challenging and varied role where you'll independently manage your workload while playing a critical part in protecting the resilience of Cadent's network.
Why you'll love this role:
- Hands On Maintenance – Carry out essential maintenance on pressure regulating installations (up to 85 bar) to keep our network operating safely.
- Fault Response – Respond to system alerts, diagnose issues and restore normal operation quickly and safely.
- Protecting the Network – Provide expert advice to third parties, oversee excavations near Cadent assets and ensure safe working practices.
- Pipeline Safety & Compliance – Perform inspections, condition monitoring and maintenance to ensure assets remain compliant and reliable.
- Team & Skill Development – Contribute to building a multi skilled team and support broader operational capability.
- Varied, Meaningful Work – Take responsibility for tasks that directly protect public safety and ensure continuity of supply.
What you'll bring:
- Experience in pipeline maintenance, plant operations or similar mechanical/engineering environments.
- Mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable).
- Strong understanding of mechanical operations and asset maintenance.
- Ability to work flexibly, including standby as required.
- Confidence working independently across a wide geographical area.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
If you're passionate about protecting critical infrastructure, solving technical challenges and making a real impact on the safety of our communities, apply now.
Benefits:
- 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
Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. If you meet some of the qualifications but don't meet all, we encourage you to apply as you could be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
Senior Gas Engineer in Borehamwood employer: Cadent Gas
Cadent is committed to protecting critical gas infrastructure with a focus on safety and compliance. Located across a wide geographical area, they offer generous benefits including a double-matched pension scheme and career development opportunities. The team values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
