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Cadent Gas Ltd

Job Purpose As a Network Asset Engineer you will take a lead role in the creation and delivery of Networks Asset Management Plans that satisfy Cadent’s Asset Management Policy and deliver according to Cadent’s Asset Management Strategy. You will optimise the balance of cost, risk and performance of the network assets in line with our legal and regulatory obligations whilst meeting customer and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and prioritise assets for investment that ensures we comply with our engineering policies and standards whilst balancing cost and risk
Be a lead contributor to the development of a comprehensive investment plan to deliver the Network Asset Management Plan (NAMP), including option scoping, the evaluation of investment options using whole life costing principles
Be a lead contributor to the development of a comprehensive NAMP for your network that will deliver the requirements of Cadent’s Asset Management Strategy, using recognised Decision Support Tools
Lead the implementation of elements of the NAMP, including an understanding of resourcing and delivery strategies to drive delivery of asset improvements
Take a lead on delivering elements of a programme of improved asset data quality to support effective decision-making
Support the ongoing accreditation of ISO55001 through effective engagement in and review of the asset management system at a network level
Ensure and promote compliance with Cadent policies, standards and procedures with accountability for effective resolution of any non-compliances identified, including supporting any reviews and investigations as required
Effectively manage risk as required to fully execute the purpose of the role Skills and Experience •    Understanding and knowledge of regulatory frameworks for asset intensive organisations, particularly RIIO & Asset Management principles, processes and techniques
•    Experience of using project controls to predict, understand and influence the outcomes of your projects
•    Financial and business acumen
•    Demonstrable analytical skills: the ability to organise, amalgamate data, create formulas in Excel or equivalent and interpret the results.
•    Decision making: using multiple information/data sources to make a justified and reasoned decision at pace.
•    Ordered and critical thinker with delivery mindset
•    Great communicator, influencer and collaborator
•    Working with complex engineering assets, with the ability to interpret complex technical information and data to construct effective solutions
•    Proven experience of scoping and influencing the selection and delivery of investment projects