Leading UK utility contractor delivering power, gas, water, telecoms and multi‑utility infrastructure solutions
Lead and manage the in‑house design department delivering multi‑disciplinary utility designs
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
49 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utility Services
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Maintenance
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas
Water
District Heat Networks
Telecoms
Future Networks
Renewable Energy
Cable Installation
Role
Description
bim adoption
design coordination
design audits
design budget
client engagement
iso management
Recruit, mentor, and develop design engineers.
Promote digital engineering/BIM adoption.
Conduct regular design and temporary works design audits.
Manage subcontract design partners where additional expertise is needed.
Support the pre-construction phase on major projects in terms of Design Co-ordination
Adopt the role of DI for Temporary Works and support the establishment, implementation and oversight of the company procedures for temporary works.
Manage design budget and forecasting.
Build a functioning multi discipline pre-construction Design Co-ordination team for the business as it grows
Engage with clients engineering teams to position the company as a trusted design & build provider.
Maintain ISO 9001/19650 design management system.
Line management of multi-disciplinary design engineers and CAD team.
Develop design capability roadmap aligned to business growth.
Support bids and tenders by scoping design solutions and estimating design effort.
Appoint competent individuals into Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) and Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) positions.
Chair design reviews, HAZOPs, and technical assurance meetings.
Approve and sign off designs as the lead technical authority.
Support the business in establishing and deploying effective pre-construction process and controls to ensure projects transition smoothly, safely and efficiently from the pre-construction to the construction phases.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (IGEM, BS/EN, DWI, NG/ENA specifications, CDM Regs).
Establish the Design Department and define its scope, processes, and standards.
Act as Principal Designer under CDM where required.
Oversee all design output (concept, FEED, detailed design, as-builts).
Ensure risk assessments and design risk registers are embedded.
Requirements
autocad
revit
chartered engineer
epc
leadership
commercial awareness
Strong grasp of standards, regulations, and utility / DNO requirements.
Familiarity with design assurance processes for safety-critical assets.
Great communication and sales skills capable of developing strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Proven track record in utilities/infrastructure design (gas, water, power).
Strong leadership, team management, and client-facing skills.
Experience delivering design within EPC or D&B project environments.
Strong commercial awareness in both delivering VFM propositions to customers and taking fiscal P&L responsibility for running Design Services.
Chartered Engineer (or working towards) in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Process discipline.
Digital competency (AutoCAD, Revit, 3D modelling).
Net assets amount to £3.4 million, showcasing strong financial stability.
160+ crews
Utility Restoration Teams
Deployed over 160 overhead lines crews to restore power in Ireland post-Storm Éowyn.
They build and future-proof essential infrastructure networks.
Serving sectors including electricity, gas, potable and wastewater water networks, telecoms and district heating systems.
Their multi-utility capability offers a single-point service for last-mile connections across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects.
They employ trenchless installation, pipe bursting, slip lining, and specialist civils techniques including thrust boring and deep excavation.
Culture + Values
Customer Commitment: We focus on delivering exceptional customer service and solutions.
Collaboration: We value teamwork and work together to drive success.
Innovation: We continually look for new and improved ways of working.
Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency, holding ourselves accountable for our actions.
Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations in everything we do.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
Prioritizing sustainable energy solutions and reducing environmental impact.
Implementing advanced technology to optimize energy usage and reduce waste.
Actively working to integrate recycling and reduce resource consumption.
Inclusion & Diversity
Aiming for increased gender representation in leadership roles.
Implementing leadership training and mentorship programs for diverse talent.
Regularly publishing data on gender diversity and inclusion outcomes.