Utility Consultant - #1726707

As part of our Utility Solutions capability, this is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to support our broad client base with multi-utility consultancy services, helping them effectively plan and execute construction projects. Working to a high level of accuracy, the role is focused on all aspects of Utility Consultancy, from understanding onsite constraints, procuring and planning diversionary works and arranging for connections to new developments.

The role involves working on behalf of clients from a wide range of sectors on projects ranging from residential and commercial developments through to major highways and infrastructure schemes, with tasks covering the entirety of a project’s lifecycle, from feasibility and planning stage through to build and implementation.

The successful candidate will be a natural networker and will work alongside our business development teams to grow and expand client relationships.

This full-time role will be based in our Bristol office, with flexible hybrid working offered.

Essential Criteria

• A solid and thorough understanding of and experience in working in the utility industry, preferably in a business-to-business service delivery environment.
• Experience in technical aspects of utility works, including loading calculations, network reinforcement and design, along with the ability to understand the impact of utility constraints on a scheme.
• A firm grounding in client-facing consultancy, an ability to manage lines of communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of the UK utility market and associated regulatory framework, including competition in connections.
• Detailed knowledge of the prescribed processes for procuring utility works.
• Experience of working in a utility procurement and management role, or a background in fulfilling such a role working for a house builder or developer.
• Have an understanding or experience of working in the engineering industry.
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of renewable technologies in terms of utility connections and considerations for developer connections.
• An appreciation of relevant legislation, including the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 as well as other guidance that are specific to the utility sector such as HAUC, HSG47 etc.
• Ability to deliver value to clients through effective and proactive project management.
• Demonstrable experience with accurate report writing, conveying technically complex scenarios and solutions.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Computer literate and experienced in all Microsoft applications.
• Full driving licence.
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and other GIS systems/drawing software.
• CSCS card holder at site operative or regular site visitor level.
• Hold, or be working towards a degree and/or an equivalent professional qualification in an engineering, project management or similar.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Interpreting client utility requirements and understanding scheme drawings.
• Presenting client schemes to relevant utilities and procuring relevant costs and designs.
• Reviewing utility designs against client designs, to identify potential risks and savings.
• Challenging utility costs where appropriate.
• Be able to interpret client proposals and consider the impact on existing utility assets.
• Calculating anticipated load requirements for a range of building types.
• To evaluate utility assets as shown on utility record drawings and prepare feasibility assessments against client proposals.
• Simultaneously managing numerous projects, chasing utilities for responses to ensure project milestones are met.
• Writing detailed, accurate reports.
• When the situation allows, attendance at client design meetings and co-ordination of multiple utilities on-site to enable best value solutions to be implemented.
• Advising on procurement strategies for new utility connections, diversionary works and disconnections.
• Coordination of utility works on behalf of clients, ensuring that works are completed in line with client programs.
• Assessing utility plans and undertaking feasibility studies, identifying risk areas and potential costs.
• Performing the coordination of technical aspects of utility works between the client and the utility companies.
• Advising clients on ways to minimize risks to their project arising from utility matters.
• Managing the utility aspects of projects with a range of values and requirements.
• Attending design and progress meetings with utility companies and clients, at times on active building sites.
• Liaison with utility companies with regards to obtaining utility easement and wayleave information.
• Undertaking NRSWA 1991 C1-C9 processes.
  
  

What You Can Bring

• Accurate and thorough while being able to manage workload effectively, at times working to deliver outputs within strict deadlines/programmes.
• Problem solver with an ability to identify and proactively manage problems and suggest considered solutions.
• Adaptable and optimistic approach towards a varying workload, as well as change and evolution.
• A clear and thorough communication style, competent communicating at all levels.
• Attention to detail and work with the minimum of supervision.
• Able to work as a member of a team, as well as individually.
• Highly motivated, positive personality.
• Conscientious, customer focused and a good communicator both verbally and written.
  
  

Training

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. On the job training will be delivered to ensure that the successful candidate is comfortable with the domain in which they would be working.

Introducing AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis has an impressive current portfolio of road, rail & metro tunnelling projects both in the UK and overseas. In the Middle and Far East, AtkinsRéalis has delivered major design commissions for, amongst others, the Doha Metro, Qatar road tunnels, Hong Kong Airport, Qatar LRT, Dubai Metro and Jeddah Airport transit tunnels; In the United States and Canada we are developing an increased presence and are engaged in significant tunnel projects including the I70 Denver Road Tunnel, Floyd Hill tunnel, various metro lines in Canada, as well as Nashville International Airport. In the UK, the Tunnel Ventilation team continues to support major projects including the Lower Thames Crossing, A303 Stonehenge, M25 tunnels and others. We have recently delivered a Scheme Design for the major refurbishment of the Heathrow Road Tunnels and continue to deliver services for major UK clients including HS2, London Underground, National Highways and Network Rail. In northern Europe, AtkinsRéalis is expanding and developing opportunities on tunnel projects together with its offices in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Currently, we are seeking to expand the current team of dedicated technical specialists to deliver these exciting commissions, exploit opportunities for growth and to extend our capability in underground technology further within the UK and worldwide through our global, connected practices.

Introducing The Team

Our specialist Tunnel Ventilation team works across a range of engineering disciplines and applies advanced analysis techniques, combined with practical design, operational and site experience. We provide support to clients throughout the project life cycle, from the planning and feasibility stages through to commissioning, operation, refurbishment and upgrade of tunnel infrastructure. We are a close-knit specialist team, and we love what we do. We work hard to ensure an inclusive and mutually respectful environment which fosters collaboration and innovation. Our open mindset unlocks creativity and helps us to deliver better outcomes both for our clients and the users of the infrastructure we design. We love a challenge, and routinely explore new ways of delivering value.

When it comes to your life outside of work, the AtkinsRéalis Epsom campus provides a thriving environment for your social life as well as career development. We organise regular social activities within the team and offer a wide range of sports and social opportunities within the wider AtkinsRéalis networks. And, thanks to our flexible and remote working policies, you will be able to strike an optimum work-life balance to ensure you get the most out of life.

Career Development

The learning and development experience in our tunnel ventilation team is different to that at most other companies.

We truly recognise the importance of our people, and we invest for the long term to provide them with the technical, commercial and managerial expertise they need throughout their career. You will be able to continue to learn and develop irrespective of position or experience as well as have access to a wide range of training material and mentoring. We invest time and resources to maximise your learning experience, including activities such as technical conferences, regular presentations and discussion groups, field trips, bespoke training courses as well as active on the job mentoring. Within the team, we are proud of a philosophy that offers no barriers to your career development.

Working Scheme

We welcome the opportunity to discuss a flexible working pattern for this vacancy with you. Our team believes it makes sense to discuss how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. Successful candidates will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package and a tailored career path that takes advantage of an established internal network of technical excellence in delivering tunnel projects. We work closely with other disciplines in AtkinsRéalis specialising in related areas such as Fire, Risk, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Rolling Stock, Control Systems and other areas where the combined knowledge and experience will help you to develop your career in the best way possible.

Tell us when you want to chat in further detail.

We would like to talk with you and we want to make it easy for you.

So, feel free to contact us confidentially at recruitment@AtkinsRéalisrealis.com.

In addition, we want you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and we can make adjustments to ensure this. So, whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not, or would simply like to know how we can support you, please let us know.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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