Cadent Gas Ltd
Environment Specialist
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Drive Environmental Excellence Across Major Infrastructure Projects
As our Environmental Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring Capital Delivery projects are delivered in a way that protects the environment, meets regulatory requirements and supports Cadent's commitment to continuous improvement. This isn't just about compliance – it's about providing expert advice, influencing positive behaviours and helping drive environmental best practice across complex project portfolios.
Working closely with Capital Delivery teams and our supply chain partners, you'll act as a trusted environmental advisor, supporting project teams to identify and manage environmental risks, improve performance and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and performance improvement to help deliver safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible outcomes across Cadent's projects.
This role comes with a company car and, as regular travel will be required, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Environmental Leadership – Work alongside project teams and contractors to drive excellent environmental performance across Capital Delivery projects.
- Trusted Technical Advisor – Become the go-to person for environmental guidance, support and expertise.
- Compliance & Assurance – Provide environmental assurance and support compliance with legislation, permits and company standards.
- ISO 14001 Support – Help sites achieve and maintain ISO 14001 compliance through practical support and advice.
- Performance Improvement – Develop KPIs and performance measures that drive continuous environmental improvement.
- Incident Support – Assist with environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions where required.
- Policy & Standards Development – Support the development and implementation of environmental policies, standards and guidance.
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What You'll Bring
- Environmental Expertise – Experience delivering environmental management support within utilities, infrastructure, construction or regulated industries.
- Legislative Knowledge – Strong understanding of environmental legislation, permits and compliance requirements.
- ISO 14001 Experience – Knowledge of environmental management systems, auditing and assurance processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to influence and build strong relationships with project teams, contractors and regulatory bodies.
- Performance Analysis – Experience developing performance measures, reporting and environmental improvement initiatives.
- Incident Investigation Support – Experience supporting investigations and implementing lessons learned.
- Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications
- Recognised environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA, ISEP, NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
Apply now to help shape a more sustainable future by driving environmental excellence across Cadent's Capital Delivery portfolio.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
At Cadent
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.
What’s In It for You
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. For this role, we offer:
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- 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 ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.
What’s Next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
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