Strategic Networks Senior Engineer - Coventry, United Kingdom - Cadent

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Cadent
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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
Coventry


Role Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£ £51104 (dependent on qualifications and experience)


About Us


At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy? We've got a clear roadmap that will 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.


Accountabilties


As a Strategic Networks Senior Engineer you'll be responsible for the development and implementation of long term Asset Management Strategies which recognises existing regulatory commitments and aligns to Cadent's overall Asset Management Policy (G/30) andStrategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP).

You'll use the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) model for Asset Management and be responsible for the development of relevant Decision Support Frameworks to support delivery of asset strategies and ensure consistentdecision making for investment within the networks.

Key accountabilities of our Strategic Networks Senior Engineer will also include:

  • Supporting the development of capability building and skills required within the Asset Management function, including the culture and competence requirements of the team
  • Responsible for the development of a longterm investment plan to deliver relevant the Asset Strategies, including the evaluation of investment options using whole life costing principles, the approach for acquiring new assets and contingency planning
  • Supporting to provide assurance to the Head of Strategic Networks of the progress and performance against plan of asset strategies including risk identification and mitigation.
  • Liaising with relevant local Investment Planning Offices to understand delivery against plan to ensure the strategies are effective
  • Effective stakeholder engagement by ensuring Asset Management Strategies are deliverable and that the business plan is aligned to both financial requirements and resource constraints
  • Responsible for working with the SAMP team, the Asset Data team, and the Investment Planning Offices to drive improved asset data for effective asset decisionmaking
  • Contributing to the development of Cadent's Asset Management Policy (G/30) and overall Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
  • Supporting resolution of any relevant internal/external audit actions
  • Contributing to the Cadent Asset Management Community of Practice (IAM based principles)
  • Supporting the ongoing accreditation of ISO55001

Practical experience
We're looking for individuals who hold the following skills and experience:

  • Incorporated Engineer or equivalent recognised certification in Asset Management
  • Membership of professional institution relevant to the role ideally to Chartered Status is desirable
  • Strategic and ordered thinker
  • Great communicator and effective collaborator
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Experience of asset management and investment planning for a large asset base
  • Experience of working with complex engineering assets
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Understanding of the UK Energy Systems and Markets
  • Understanding and knowledge of the RIIO regulatory framework
  • Understanding of Process Safety
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical and data issues to form insights and recommendations
This role will also involve some travel and therefore a driving licence will be required for the role.


Benefits
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being


These include:

  • Annual bonus
  • Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
  • Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
  • Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
  • flexible working
- strong commitments to ED&I
- generous family provision policies

  • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
  • My Offers membership card offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a 'Gympass' scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible work
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