Technical Assurance Manager

Provide the technical assurance that underpins safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery

As our Technical Assurance Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of major capital investment projects across Cadent's network. This isn't just about quality assurance - it's about providing specialist technical leadership, driving best practice and ensuring our projects are delivered to the highest engineering standards.

Working within the Capital Delivery Safety & Engineering team, you'll act as the subject matter expert across welding, non- destructive testing (NDT), coating and painting, hydrotesting, bolting and material compliance. You'll provide technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle, supporting project teams, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.

This is a highly influential leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape future strategy, enhance quality assurance processes and support the successful delivery of up to £200m of capital investment projects annually.

• - Technical Assurance Leadership
  - Lead technical assurance activities across major capital delivery projects, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry requirements.
• - Specialist Engineering Expertise
  - Provide technical oversight and guidance on welding, NDT, coating, painting, hydrotesting, bolting and material compliance.
• - Quality & Compliance Management
  - Support and enhance the Capital Delivery Quality Management System, ensuring robust assurance and governance.
• - Contractor & Supply Chain Assurance
  - Review and approve contractor procedures, technical submissions and specialist methodologies.
• - Strategic Influence
  - Contribute to the future direction of welding, inspection, materials compliance and quality assurance across Capital Delivery.
• - Technical Auditing & Inspection
  - Develop and manage technical audit programmes, supplier inspections and quality assurance activities.
• - Leadership & Development
  - Lead and develop a team of technical specialists, promoting continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Technical Assurance Experience
  - Strong background in quality assurance, engineering assurance, project engineering or technical compliance.
• - Gas Infrastructure Knowledge
  - Experience working with high-pressure gas distribution assets, pipelines and above-ground installations.
• - NDT & Welding Expertise
  - Understanding of welding procedures, NDT techniques and specialist inspection activities.
• - Process Safety & Compliance Knowledge
  - Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, process safety principles and quality management systems.
• - Stakeholder Management Skills
  - Proven ability to influence project teams, contractors, suppliers and senior leaders.
• - Leadership Capability
  - Experience leading technical teams and driving high standards of performance and compliance.
• - Continuous Improvement Mindset
  - Passion for identifying opportunities to improve standards, systems and technical performance.

• - HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline (minimum requirement)
• - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (desirable)
• - Professional registration (Eng Tech, IEng or CEng) desirable or working towards

• - Qualification or training in NDT methods (PAUT, TOFD, UT, RT, MPI), coating or painting
• - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
• - CDM knowledge and training

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.

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day that's why we're committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves.

• - MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, gives you access to a range of salary sacrifice benefits, including Private Medical Insurance for you and your family, plus a 24/7 Bupa Health Line.
• - 25 days' holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
• - An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
• - A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your…