Assistant Design Engineer

Cadent Gas Ltd Design with purpose – shape the safety, sustainability, and future of gas infrastructure   As an Assistant Design Engineer at Cadent, you’ll be supporting the development and assurance of engineering designs that power homes, protect communities, and drive progress across our network. Working alongside experienced engineers and external partners, you’ll help ensure our capital projects are compliant, safe, and of the highest quality. This is more than a design job – it’s a chance to develop technical and project experience while contributing to £100m+ worth of capital investments each year. You’ll be joining a passionate, collaborative team where your ideas are heard, and your growth is championed. Why you’ll love this role:   You’ll play a key role in turning ideas into reality – working on real infrastructure, solving complex challenges, and growing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. With exposure across the full project lifecycle, you’ll be right where innovation meets impact. Meaningful projects – Be part of shaping the UK’s energy future through safe and sustainable gas infrastructure.   Real-world engineering – Gain hands-on experience supporting high-value capital projects.   Collaboration at its core – Work alongside internal teams, contractors, and external design authorities.   Structured growth – Develop professionally with opportunities to build skills in design assurance, safety, and project delivery.   Purpose-driven culture – Join a team where quality, safety, and improvement are the foundation of everything we do.   What you’ll bring:   You’re a detail-driven problem solver with a hunger to learn and a desire to deliver high-quality work. You’ll bring a strong technical foundation, great communication skills, and the curiosity to grow in one of the most important sectors of the UK infrastructure landscape. Qualifications – HNC/HND minimum in an engineering discipline (Degree desirable).   Experience – Demonstrable background in a technical or engineering role.   Technical knowledge – Understanding of GD/PM/G/17 disciplines and key legislation including CDM Regs 2015.   Analytical mindset – Able to work with large datasets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights.   Collaborative approach – Confidence to work across teams and communicate your ideas clearly.   Commercial awareness – An understanding of project value, risk, and customer outcomes.   Ready to kick-start your next chapter in engineering? Apply now and help us deliver the designs that keep Cadent – and the country – running. Please note that this position will close on Sunday 20th April, with interviews scheduled shortly after.  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