Senior Design Administrator

Title: Senior Design Administrator Location: Worsley Advertised Salary: £31,983 - £37,629 depending on skills & experience Job Function: Operations Working Hours: 37 Location Type: Depot Based Contract Type: Permanent Req ID: 3136 Posting End Date: October 19th Drive the accuracy and insight that keep our network moving As a Senior Design Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our Network Design team — ensuring the smooth, efficient and compliant flow of information that underpins safe and effective operation of our gas network. Your work will directly support the design, modelling and technical processes that help us accept new connections, identify reinforcement needs, and deliver a high-quality, reliable service for our customers. This is a role for someone who thrives in a busy, data‑driven environment and loves being part of a team where accuracy, organisation, and collaboration really matter. You'll work closely with Design Officers, Analysts and stakeholders across the network, helping ensure our systems, reports, action logs and design tools are updated, reliable and compliant. You'll also play a key role in improving processes, maintaining best practice, and delivering brilliant customer service to internal and external partners. It's an exciting opportunity to join a team where no two days are the same — and where your contribution will have a direct impact on the safety, performance and efficiency of our operation. Why you'll love this role

• Operational Impact – Support key design activities that ensure the safety, compliance and performance of the gas network.
• Technical Insight – Work with modelling tools, data cleansing activities, SAP DMS, ESRI and core systems that underpin design decisions.
• Team Collaboration – Partner with Design Officers, Analysts, Local Delivery Partners and internal stakeholders across our operations teams.
• Continuous Improvement – Help shape better processes, produce guidance documents, and highlight opportunities to improve how we work.
• Customer Focus – Deliver clear, timely and reliable service to all stakeholders you support. What You'll Bring
• Proven organisational and admin skills
• IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict or challenging deadlines
• Confident communicator – written and verbal – with stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or within a busy team
• Understanding of RIIO regulatory framework and commercial requirements (advantageous)
• Knowledge of DPRS, IDS, ESRI, GBNA (desirable) Join us as a Senior Design Administrator and help shape the data, insights and processes that keep our network safe, reliable and ready for the future. : 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 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. 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:
• 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.

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! 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 Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come. Drive the accuracy and insight that keep our network moving As a Senior Design Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our Network Design team — ensuring the smooth, efficient and compliant flow of information that underpins safe and effective operation of our gas network. Your work will directly support the design, modelling and technical processes that help us accept new connections, identify reinforcement needs, and deliver a high-quality, reliable service for our customers. This is a role for someone who thrives in a busy, data‑driven environment and loves being part of a team where accuracy, organisation, and collaboration really matter. You'll work closely with Design Officers, Analysts and stakeholders across the network, helping ensure our systems, reports, action logs and design tools are updated, reliable and compliant. You'll also play a key role in improving processes, maintaining best practice, and delivering brilliant customer service to internal and external partners. It's an exciting opportunity to join a team where no two days are the same — and where your contribution will have a direct impact on the safety, performance and efficiency of our operation. Why you'll love this role

• Operational Impact – Support key design activities that ensure the safety, compliance and performance of the gas network.
• Technical Insight – Work with modelling tools, data cleansing activities, SAP DMS, ESRI and core systems that underpin design decisions.
• Team Collaboration – Partner with Design Officers, Analysts, Local Delivery Partners and internal stakeholders across our operations teams.
• Continuous Improvement – Help shape better processes, produce guidance documents, and highlight opportunities to improve how we work.
• Customer Focus – Deliver clear, timely and reliable service to all stakeholders you support. What You'll Bring
• Proven organisational and admin skills
• IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict or challenging deadlines
• Confident communicator – written and verbal – with stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or within a busy team
• Understanding of RIIO regulatory framework and commercial requirements (advantageous)
• Knowledge of DPRS, IDS, ESRI, GBNA (desirable) Join us as a Senior Design Administrator and help shape the data, insights and processes that keep our network safe, reliable and ready for the future. : 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 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. For This Role, We Offer:
• 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.

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! 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 Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.