At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
GTC, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Trainee Tendering & Design Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
Purpose of this role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the Trainee Tendering & Design Engineer will provide multi utility quotations and designs for our customers, who are constructing new housing and commercial developments across the UK. You will be responsible for non-complex on and off-site gas, electric, water and fibre quotations and designs in accordance with applicable standards.
Your key responsibilities are
Achieve high customer satisfaction with our quotation / design / variation processes.
By providing quotations, network designs and variations to meet our customer’s expectations.
Design innovated design solutions that satisfy both our customer needs and the needs of internal stakeholders - provide lowest cost for greatest benefit.
Liaise closely with the customer to ensure quotations / designs meet the client’s expectations.
Undertake demand calculations, network drawings and variations and to ensure network designs are fit for purpose, legislatively compliant and in accordance with Company and industry standards.
Submit connection requests to incumbent utility operators and ensure they are returned within the customer required timescales.
Work with the Land Rights team to ensure designs are accurately produced to ensure prompt completion of lands transfers and easements.
Provide support to internal/external Customers as required.
Produce construction packs for GTC Construction to build in accordance with prescribed timescales and Customer’s requirements.
Liaise with representatives of third-party organisations e.g. incumbent utility operators, Highway Agencies, Local Authorities, Housing Developers, HSE, EPA etc as required.
Issue data and reports in line with business requirements.
Maintain and improve consistent accuracy of data asset records.
Provide accurate and quality work.
Maintain a helpful and informative customer focused work environment across the BUUK group.
Assist the Technical Engineering Manager /MU Tendering & Design Engineers in the development of greater efficiency within the Company.
Continuous improvement of the design process.
Ensure that all relevant information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
Comply with the latest company procedures, legislation and industry skills on all aspects of day-to-day work.
To multi-task and take responsibility for own workload within specified timescales.
Any other duties as defined by the Technical Engineering Manager that fall within the general experience scope of the individual.
Abilities/Skills
Must be able to understand customer’s needs and have focus to deliver consistently high-quality customer service.
Must have a high standard of written and verbal communication.
Desirable
Must hold a suitable, recognised associated qualification and be registered as an EngTech Engineer with appropriate institution.
Utility Network Design Experience.
Knowledge of current legislation, technical standards & specifications, codes of practise and recommendations relating to utility design, and be aware of the implications to the safe asset operation of the prescribed standards.
High standard of written and verbal communication.
Competent in the use of all standard Microsoft Office applications and have knowledge of Geographical Mapping Systems.
What can you expect from us
At least the cost of living pay increase every year
Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
Hybrid working for eligible roles
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
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