The Client:
A national multi-utility connections company, our client partners with the UK's leading commercial construction firms, local authorities, housing associations, and national housebuilders to deliver innovative and high-quality infrastructure solutions.
The Role:
As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of electric or water design projects from quote acceptance through to design approval. Working collaboratively with the design, estimating, and operations teams, you will ensure all designs meet the highest construction standards while complying with legislation and technical policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a range of electric or water design projects ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Oversee the design life cycle, ensuring that milestones are achieved within set timeframes from quotation through to final adoption.
- Deliver cost-effective solutions for domestic, industrial, commercial, EV charging points, and high-rise developments.
- Collaborate with Design Engineers and managers to ensure technical input and compliance are maintained.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the Delivery and Operations teams, and external stakeholders including developers, gas/electricity network operators, and water companies.
- Ensure contract specifications match the original quote, verifying assumptions and non-contestable works.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience in designing electric or water projects within domestic, industrial, commercial, and high-rise sectors.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application to design.
- Understanding of new roads and street works regulations.
- Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and commercial documentation.
- Experience within the multi-utility industry.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (desirable).
- Familiarity with winDEBUT (desirable).
- Full UK Drivers Licence.
Desired Qualifications:
- SHEA Power/Water certification.
- HNC/Degree in an Engineering-related discipline.
Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company within the utilities sector. You will be part of a collaborative team, working on diverse and exciting projects with opportunities for professional development and career progression.