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Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Working in AtkinsRéalis, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing and talented team of Utility Consultants.
As part of our Utility Solutions capability, this is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to support our broad client base with multi-utility consultancy services, helping them effectively plan and execute construction projects. Working to a high level of accuracy, the role is focused on all aspects of Utility Consultancy, from understanding onsite constraints, procuring, and planning diversionary works and arranging for connections to new developments. The role involves working on behalf of clients from a wide range of sectors on projects ranging from residential and commercial developments through to major highways and infrastructure schemes, with tasks covering the entirety of a project's lifecycle, from feasibility and planning stage through to build and implementation.
You will be a natural networker and will work alongside our business development teams to grow and expand client relationships.
Your role
- Interpreting client utility requirements and understanding scheme drawings.
- Presenting client schemes to relevant utilities and procuring relevant costs and designs.
- Reviewing utility designs against client designs, to identify potential risks and savings.
- Challenging utility costs where appropriate.
- Be able to interpret client proposals and consider the impact on existing utility assets.
- Calculating anticipated load requirements for a range of building types.
- To evaluate utility assets as shown on utility record drawings and prepare feasibility assessments against client proposals.
- Simultaneously managing numerous projects, chasing utilities for responses to ensure project milestones are met.
- Writing detailed, accurate reports.
- When the situation allows, attendance at client design meetings and co-ordination of multiple utilities on-site to enable best value solutions to be implemented.
- Advising on procurement strategies for new utility connections, diversionary works and disconnections.
- Coordination of utility works on behalf of clients, ensuring that works are completed in line with client programs.
- Assessing utility plans and undertaking feasibility studies, identifying risk areas and potential costs.
- 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.
- Managing the utility aspects of projects with a range of values and requirements.
- Attending design and progress meetings with utility companies and clients, at times on active building sites.
- Liaison with utility companies with regards to obtaining utility easement and wayleave information.
- Undertaking NRSWA 1991 C1-C9 processes.
- Taking on both internal and external projects, working alone in the majority.
- Leading on large or complex utility projects, utilising Junior Consultants where appropriate.
- Mentoring of Junior Consultants.
- Engaging with clients directly via email and telephone.
- Answering team phone calls when they are not available.
- Act as Technical Checker or Reviewer for department deliverables.
- Have a full understanding of UCS inbox management and regularly assist the Managing Consultant on writing fee proposals and scopes for clients.
Location
Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-157476
Salary range
-
Navneet Srivastava
Hi there, I'm Navneet Srivastava and I manage this role
About you
Essential Criteria
- A solid and thorough understanding of and experience in working in the utility industry, preferably in a business-to-business service delivery environment.
- 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.
- A firm grounding in client-facing consultancy, an ability to manage lines of communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A thorough understanding of the UK utility market and associated regulatory framework, including competition in connections.
- Detailed knowledge of the prescribed processes for procuring utility works.
- 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.
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge of renewable technologies in terms of utility connections and considerations for developer connections.
- An appreciation of relevant legislation, including the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 as well as other guidance that are specific to the utility sector such as HAUC, HSG47, HSE GS6, Streetworks UK, PAS128 etc.
- Ability to deliver value to clients through effective and proactive project management.
- Demonstrable experience with accurate report writing, conveying technically complex scenarios and solutions.
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Computer literate and experienced in all Microsoft applications.
- Full driving licence.
- 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.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and other GIS systems/drawing software.
- Equivalent of CSCS (EUSR) card holder at site operative or regular site visitor level.
- Hold or be working towards a degree and/or an equivalent professional qualification in an engineering, project management or similar.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
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. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. 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.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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