Utility Consulting Engineer

Join Our Team as a Utility Consulting Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of utility consultancy? We are on the lookout for a Utility Consulting Engineer to join our dynamic Design team based in London. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with occasional office visits!

Key Details

Location: London (Remote working available with occasional travel to the office)
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility available)
Salary: Starting from £40,000 per annum
Sector: Design – Utilities

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As part of our specialist utility consultancy team, you will play a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure connections for exciting developments. You’ll be the go-to advisor for clients on electricity, gas, water, and telecoms connections, managing projects from initial feasibility to successful delivery.

Are You...

• An experienced utility professional with expertise in electricity, gas, water, and telecoms connections?
• Confident in managing utility projects from feasibility through design, procurement, and delivery?
• Skilled at acting as the interface between clients, developers, and utility providers?
• Experienced in navigating technical risks, programme constraints, and regulatory requirements?
• Passionate about working for a collaborative, trusted, and delivery-focused organization?

Do You...

• Hold, or are working towards, a degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field?
• Bring strong experience within the UK utility sector, ideally in a consultancy or B2B environment?
• Have knowledge of utility infrastructure design, loading calculations, and network reinforcement?
• Understand the UK utility market, competition in connections, and regulatory frameworks?
• Have experience procuring and managing utility works for developers or major projects?
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills?
• Want to work for a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognized as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor?

Your Responsibilities

As a Utility Consulting Engineer, you will support the Design team in delivering utility connection projects across new developments and existing assets. Your daily tasks will include:

• Leading utility connection projects from concept to completion, managing programme and budget.
• Conducting utility feasibility studies, due diligence, and infrastructure design strategies.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with utility providers, regulators, and project teams.
• Identifying and managing utility-related risks, including network constraints and asset conflicts.
• Advising clients on cost efficiency, procurement strategy, sustainability, and net-zero objectives.

What We Offer

We are proud to provide our talented team with a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity initiatives, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Please note that a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this role, and we treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Come be a part of our journey at Kier.