Asset Investment Senior Engineer

Salary: £55,674 to £65,499 per annum

Job Function:
Operations

Working Hours:

37

Location Type:
Hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting End Date:
Tuesday 4th August

As an Asset Investment Senior Engineer, you'll play a central role in shaping asset strategies that influence hundreds of millions of pounds of investment, helping ensure our network remains safe, resilient and ready for the future. This role is highly visible with direct exposure to senior leaders and collaboration across Engineering, Network Operations, Energy System Operations, Capital Delivery, Finance and Operational Performance.

This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds, with office/home working patterns customisable to your needs. Travel to our Ansty Park office is required, with notice for travel plans.

• Drive Strategic Investment – Develop asset investment strategies that influence major business decisions and long-term network performance.
• Lead Transformation – Build next‑generation asset management and investment modelling capabilities that will redefine how Cadent plans and prioritises investment.
• Shape the Energy Future – Support investment strategies for emerging challenges and opportunities, including growth in biomethane and data‑centre connection demands.
• Complex & High Impact Work – Lead civil asset investment strategies within one of Cadent's most strategically important and technically challenging asset groups.
• Influence Senior Stakeholders – Work directly with leaders across the business to shape decisions that balance cost, risk and performance.

We're looking for a strategic thinker who can combine analysis, stakeholder engagement and decision‑making to solve complex investment challenges.

• Experience in Asset Management, Investment Planning, Risk Modelling or Infrastructure Strategy.
• Evaluating cost, risk and performance trade‑offs within complex asset‑based organisations.
• Experience with IFS Copperleaf Asset Investment Planning & Management tool or similar AIPM software.
• Influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines and organisational levels.
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Experience in utilities, infrastructure, engineering assets, asset data management or regulated industries would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Incorporated Engineer or equivalent professional qualification (desirable).
• Institute of Asset Managers qualifications (desirable).

• 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 EDI commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

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