Senior Design Engineer in Chelmsford

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for a Senior Design Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service. We would welcome applications from those who would like to work flexibly, on a full time or part time basis.

Purpose of this role

To support the Design Manager (which may include line management) in the delivery of Design Approved construction packs for each project and provide technical support for sales and tendering activity. This is a customer facing design, management and leadership role and the objective is that by implementing and monitoring Power On practices and processes as well as providing customer satisfaction, the role will help support and grow the business.

Your key responsibilities are:

• May include Line Management and Performance Management of own team where applicable/necessary to meet businesses needs.
• Accountable to Design Manager for Quality, customer service and technical resolution.
• Ensuring planning and design work is in accordance with customer and business requirements and meets overall company objectives.
• Leadership of design team members to deliver high quality design approved engineering solutions and support tendering activities for the business.
• Effective planning and utilisation of staff to meet overall company objectives.
• Ensuring the design work by team and self is in accordance with Customer and Business requirements.
• Be creative in finding solutions to resource/schedule problems to maintain project delivery programme and escalate to the appropriate person.
• Promotion of zero harm culture and adherence to all HSEQ compliance issues and supporting the project Health and Safety Plan.
• Maintain awareness of HSEQ policies and procedures and ensure the Office is maintained as a safe place to work.
• Ensure Safety by Design through a Design Risk Assessment Process.
• Leads and supports on incumbent and key Customer Interfaces.
• Ability to recognise gaps in competencies, be it technical or soft skills.
• Represents Company at external meetings.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering.

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards, Codes of Practice and Engineering Recommendations.

Abilities/Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Desirable: Masters degree, CEng or Ieng, Multi Utility knowledge, BMT experience.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

• At least the cost of living pay increase every year.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.