Working in SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing and talented team of Utility Consultants.
As part of our Utility Solutions business, this is an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects that make a real impact on the built environment, from housing developments to major highway projects. You will have the opportunity to work within a team of utility domain experts and develop your own knowledge of the industry and the associated technical aspects of utility networks. You will be supporting our broad client base with multi-utility consultancy services, helping them effectively plan construction projects.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an aptitude for working in a project environment with an appetite to learn the technical and regulatory aspects of the UK utility industry.
This full-time role will be based in our Bristol office, with immediate working arrangements being home based in line with government guidelines.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in working in a project environment.
- An ability to effectively correspond with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A desire to develop and gain understanding of the UK utility market and associated regulatory framework.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and associated applications.
Desirable Criteria
- 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.
- 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.
- Detailed knowledge of the prescribed processes for procuring utility works.
- Report writing experience.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and other GIS systems/drawing software.
- CSCS card holder at site operative or regular site visitor level.
- Other relevant qualification
Responsibilities
- Interpreting client utility requirements and understanding scheme drawings
- Presenting client schemes to relevant utilities and procuring costs and designs for various utility works.
- Reviewing client proposals and consider the impact on existing utility assets
- Supporting on the delivery of several projects, engaging with utilities to ensure project milestones are met
- Writing detailed, accurate reports
- Coordination of utility works on behalf of clients, ensuring that works are completed in line with client programs
- 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
- Liaison with utility companies with regards to obtaining utility easement and wayleave information
The Individual
- 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
SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business 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.
Employee benefits
Atkins offers a fantastic range of benefits, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
All the information you need to know is available on our dedicated benefits portal; your reward, which is available to access 24/7 from any device:
https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/#welcome
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.
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.
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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