Emissions Analytics Engineering Specialist in Islington

Hybrid working between nearest Cadent site/office and home – typically 2 days per week in office, with travel to Cadent locations as required.

Drive innovation in emissions intelligence. Cadent is rolling out Advanced Leak Detection (ALD) technology across its networks, powered by our Digital Platform for Leakage Analytics (DPLA). Together, these capabilities are transforming how we identify, understand and respond to methane emissions across our estate. We are looking for a DPLA Engineering Specialist (Emissions Analytics Engineering Specialist) to play a pivotal role in advancing this capability – supporting deployment, enhancing the platform and driving innovation in how we capture and use emissions data. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we detect, analyse and report emissions at scale. You’ll work at the cutting edge of engineering, data and environmental performance, influencing industry standards and helping position Cadent as a leader in emissions transparency and reduction – while delivering meaningful, real-world environmental impact.

Why you'll love this role:

• Lead ALD rollout – oversee pilots, deployment and embedding of advanced leak detection across Cadent sites.
• Develop standards – create clear engineering policies, procedures and technical documentation (G/23, G/19, G/17).
• Own the DPLA platform – manage performance, stability and continuous enhancement in an agile environment.
• Drive product development – define requirements, test builds and deliver features from concept to deployment.
• Shape emissions reporting – develop and implement industry-leading methodologies aligned to recognised standards.
• Validate performance – track KPIs, oversee probabilistic model validation and drive ongoing improvement.
• Lead collaboration – act as Technical Secretary for the DPLA Working Group and influence cross-network adoption.
• Manage stakeholders & suppliers – build strong relationships, support procurement and ensure contract performance.

What You'll Bring:

• An Engineering degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and processes.
• Strong background in technical documentation, specifications or standards.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Knowledge of company or regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.

Make your impact. This role offers the chance to influence how Cadent – and the wider industry – approaches emissions detection and reporting. You’ll sit at the intersection of engineering, data, technology and sustainability, helping to deliver innovation that truly matters. If you’re ready to drive cutting-edge capability and shape the future of emissions intelligence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help build a smarter, cleaner energy network.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to 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.

What’s In It for You:

• 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.

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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. We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

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. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd. Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.