Senior Multi-Utility Designer - Post-Contract

Job Introduction

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Post-Contract to join us.

As a Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Post-Contract, you’ll produce a detailed multi-utility design approval pack that will meet the requirements of all external stakeholders including the upstream DNO, GT, Incumbent Water Company, [Employer hidden], Fire Authority and external Solicitors for land rights. You will also line manage a team of designers and support trainees through their development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development – Provide effective leadership to Intermediate and Trainee Designers through coaching, technical guidance and day to day support, while managing people responsibilities and developing capability across the design team.
• Construction Design and Review – Prepare and review multi utility construction designs, attending Winners Meetings to assess quoted designs, capturing feedback and ensuring all amendments are incorporated prior to CAD progression.
• Variations, Approvals and Technical Documentation – Produce Design Variation Orders and formal design approval documentation, compiling comprehensive approval packs for electricity, gas and water networks.
• Compliance, Governance and Design Assurance – Manage and prioritise design approval activities in line with required timescales, coordinating GIRS, NERS and WIRS reviews and ensuring designs are approved, tracked and controlled within simPRO.
• Construction Release and Project Support – Issue final Approved for Construction drawings and distribute completed design documentation to clients and Project Managers to support efficient project mobilisation and delivery.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Multi-Utility Design Experience
• HNC / Relevant Degree

The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable, and results-focused, with strong IT literacy and experience using Microsoft Office tools. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘[Employer hidden]’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through [Employer hidden] and our asset adoption business [Employer hidden] Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact [contact hidden] or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

At [Employer hidden], we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Have you got the drive to go to the [Employer hidden] as a Senior Multi-Utility – Post-Contract? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Job Reference: SMUD028.1 | Category: Design | Company: Office-Based