Utilities Consultant

BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.

Our mission is all about creating places for everyone, preserving our planet for all. We are dedicated to engineering extraordinary places for everyone. We plan, design and deliver innovative, sustainable environments that enhance the quality of life while preserving our planet for future generations.

Our vision is to be the UK's leading client-focused consultancy for the built environment, renowned for delivering exceptional outcomes. To achieve this, we focus on the four key areas in which we feel we have the most impact: Projects, People, Place and Planet.

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Obtaining and reviewing utility record plans, identifying development risks/constraints with regards to existing utility infrastructure and proposals required to serve a development.
• Supporting senior staff and the wider team in the procurement strategies for new utility connections, diversionary works and disconnections.
• Preparing coordinated utility drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Reviewing utility proposals against client requirements, to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Simultaneously managing numerous projects and chasing utilities for responses to ensure project milestones are met.
• Producing detailed and accurate technical reports.
• Building relationships with utility asset owners and contacts both internally and externally.
• Leading on the production of fee proposals and resource budgets for projects.

What You'll Bring

• Association of Project Management – PMQ, or similar qualification.
• Experience of working in a utility procurement and management role, or a background in fulfilling such a role within industry (essential) or have experience in a similar background.
• An understanding of the processes for procuring utility information and the utility infrastructure marketplace.
• Ability to deliver value to clients through effective and proactive utility management.
• Knowledge of the construction and/or engineering industry.
• Experience in technical aspects of utility works including an ability to understand the impact of utility constraints on a scheme (essential).
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Competent with AutoCAD design software packages (desirable).
• Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally.
• Awareness and compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations for both onsite and office-based work.

What We Offer At BWB Consulting

• Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.
• 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), 5% pension, life assurance and healthcare.
• Loyalty awards from 3 years’ service including an additional three days holiday and a matched pension of up to 8%.
• Confidential Wellbeing support through Westfield Health to prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing.
• We provide life assurance coverage of 4 times your salary to offer peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• We offer a competitive salary package to recognise and reward your contributions.

Our Commitments

• We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering top-tier solutions and exceeding client expectations.
• We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and better ways to address challenges and drive progress.
• We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all our interactions.
• We foster a culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and partners to achieve shared goals.
• We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, integrating sustainable practices into our work to create a positive impact on the world around us.

When you join BWB, you become part of a community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference.