Multi Utility Trainee Design Engineer

Multi Utility Trainee Design Engineer - Warrington
£35,000 - £45,000 Per annum
Hybrid Working - 2 days working from home

This is a genuine career-development opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of their growth, build practical design experience alongside engineering qualifications, and progress into a long-term career in the utilities sector.

The client:

A fast-growing business (ICP) specialising in the design and build of new utility networks that power communities. They ensure vital services (electricity, water, and gas) are connected and operational for the start of every new development. As part of their team, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of utility-related tasks that lay the foundation for successful project delivery.

What they're looking for:

a proactive Trainee Design Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment to support the delivery of multi-utility infrastructure designs for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Working within the Pre-Construction and Design teams, this role provides exposure to the full design lifecycle, feasibility assessments, technical design, network submissions, stakeholder coordination, and design delivery, while you develop your technical capability across electricity, water, and gas infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

● Review technical information provided by clients, consultants, and contractors.

● Assist with reviewing site layouts, utility requirements, and development proposals.

● Identify missing information and assist with raising technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs).

Support engineers with:
○ Load assessments
○ Cable sizing
○ Voltage drop calculations
○ Fault level considerations
○ Earthing requirements
○ Water demand assessments
○ Gas design assessment and co-ordination

Design Development

● Assist in developing LV, HV electrical network and water designs.

● Produce and amend utility design drawings using AutoCAD.

● Develop and amend electrical network models using Vis Net and WinDEBUT under the supervision of experienced designers.

● Assist with the preparation of water and gas network layouts.

● Assist with preparing as-built drawings following construction completion.

● Incorporate design review comments and feedback from Design Engineers, clients, and network operators into design packages.

● Work in accordance with BGS design procedures, standards, and quality requirements.

● Ensure drawings, calculations, and technical information are accurate before issue.

● Maintain drawing revisions and design records.

Project Delivery

● Support multiple projects through the pre-construction and design process.

● Assist with maintaining design programmes, trackers, and project records.

● Liaise with internal teams including Estimating, Project Management, Construction, and Business Development.

● Support communication with external stakeholders including utility network operators, consultants, developers, and local authorities.

● Attend site visits where required to support design development and construction activities.

Learning & Development

● Develop knowledge of multi-utility infrastructure design and adoption processes, and gain experience working within regulated utility environments.

● Receive training and mentoring in AutoCAD, Vis Net, and WinDEBUT, alongside utility design standards and network submission processes.

● Develop knowledge of relevant industry standards, including DNO and IDNO design requirements, NERS and WIRS requirements, gas distribution standards, and utility adoption procedures.

● Work towards professional development through structured training and mentoring.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

● Minimum qualification of HNC or HND in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Building Services, Utilities, or a related field).

● Strong interest in developing a career within the utilities and infrastructure sector.

● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering information.

● Good written and verbal communication skills.

● Good…