Hybrid Utilities Consultant: CAD & Procurement Lead

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

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.

• Educational Background:
  An Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or a similar equivalent qualification, OR recognized Project Management qualifications (such as PFQ or PMQ).

• Utility Infrastructure: A solid understanding of the requirements set by Electricity, Gas, Water, and Telecommunications network owners.
• Commercial Awareness:
  Demonstrable experience working with Multi-Utility providers, iDNOs (Independent Distribution Network Operators), and ICPs (Independent Connection Providers), including a strong grasp of associated commercial risks and opportunities.
• Client Management:
  Proven experience in successfully developing and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Experience of Utility Procurement & Management:
  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.
• Utility Procurement Processes:
  An understanding of the processes for procuring utility information and the utility infrastructure marketplace.
• Construction & Engineering Knowledge:
  Knowledge of the construction and/or engineering industry.
• Technical Utility Knowledge:
  Experience in technical aspects of utility works including an ability to understand the impact of utility constraints on a scheme (essential).

• Project Management:
  The ability to seamlessly manage and execute multiple projects concurrently, effectively organizing your own time as well as your project teams.
• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with co-professionals and deliver high-quality, articulate reports.
• Client Value Delivery:
  Ability to deliver value to clients through effective and proactive utility management.
• Workload Management:
  Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Organisation & Initiative:
  Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Teamwork:
  Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Report Writing & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally.
• Health & Safety:
  Awareness and compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations for both onsite and office-based work.

• Technical Calculations:
  The ability to develop accurate utility demand calculations based on the specific needs of a development.
• Software Proficiency:
  Practical experience using AutoCAD and/or Civils 3D to produce high-quality project models and design outputs.
• AutoCAD
  
  Competency:
  
  Competent with AutoCAD design software packages.

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life…