Introduction

Reed, on behalf of Cadent Gas are recruiting for a contract Project Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing the safe and compliant delivery of capital investment projects across the network. The role manages projects from initiation through to close-out, ensuring delivery aligns with business targets, budgets and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include leading a small team and contractors, developing business cases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required safety and quality standards. The role also involves monitoring spend, ensuring compliance with governance processes (e.g. SCO, CDM), and undertaking site oversight, audits, and inspections.

The position requires proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project delivery (ideally within the gas sector), with strong knowledge of contract management, health & safety regulations, and risk management.

Company: Cadent Gas

Role: Project Supervisor (PM)

Pay: £500 per day (OUTSIDE OF IR35)

Hours per week: 37

Duration: 12-18 months

Start date: ASAP.

Location: Various UK sites 80%/WFH 20% (All travel/hotels etc paid for)

Cadent Gas Capital Delivery Project

Cadent Gas, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, operates a multibillion-pound capital delivery portfolio that oversees complex infrastructure upgrades, safety-critical network interventions, and the decarbonization of the UK's gas grid. Under its overarching Capital Delivery function, the company manages multiple large-scale construction programs and partnership

Types of Projects:

Secure edge installations

Electrical &Instrumentation kiosk upgrades

RTU virtualisation programme

Security upgrade work

Responsibilities

The Project Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and compliant delivery of capital investment projects across the network.

The role manages projects from initiation through to close-out, ensuring delivery aligns with business targets, budgets and regulatory standards.

Solving skills will help deliver critical infrastructure that supports millions of customers

Leading a small team and contractors, developing business cases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required safety and quality standards.

Monitoring spends, ensuring compliance with governance processes (e.g. SCO, CDM), and undertaking site oversight, audits, and inspections.

Experience required:

Proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project delivery (ideally within the gas sector), with strong knowledge of contract management, health & safety regulations, and risk management.

3–5 years’ relevant experience, alongside an HNC/NVQ (or equivalent) in a related discipline, and a solid understanding of engineering standards and operational processes

A background in either OR E&I, Security enhancements/upgrades/Gas sector.

Desirable

IOSH

SMSTS

Awareness of CDM Regulations 2015

What this role will bring to your career and progression

Project Ownership - Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects valued between £5m and £25m.

Safety Leadership - Champion a proactive safety culture across all project phases.

Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Technical Challenge - Manage complex engineering interfaces and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Professional Growth - Develop your skills in a dynamic, high-responsibility environment.

To be considered for this role, please forward an up-to-date CV.