Design Engineer

Mile Asset Management Limited; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution up to 7%

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Car allowance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Refer a friend

Job summary

Last Mile is seeking a Design Engineer (Multi-Utility) to review and approve network designs across gas, electricity, water and heat. Based in Hamilton/Glasgow with flexible office locations, this role supports commercial teams and maintains design standards.

You will lead design variations, produce KPI reports, and provide specialist support to internal and external stakeholders. A degree in engineering is required with extensive utility design experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience on utility network design projects across industrial, domestic, and multi-occupancy constructions.
• Detailed knowledge of standards and guidance.
• Knowledge of CAD software and current drawing conventions.
• Working knowledge of GASWORKS/WinDebut software.
• Detailed knowledge of GIRS/WIRS/NERS standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a portfolio of multi-utility design submissions, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and company policies for timely acceptance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and produce KPI/management reports to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with ICPs, the Asset Adoption team, and external stakeholders to provide technical support, alternative design solutions, and ensure high-quality, compliant designs.
• Lead and support the design variation and acceptance process, driving improvements, best practice, and a consistent approach across the team.
• Provide specialist technical support to operational teams, industry stakeholders, and internal departments, contributing to the company’s wider design strategy.
• Work efficiently to meet commercial, financial, and performance targets while continuously identifying opportunities to improve design performance and customer experience.

Skills

Design experience

Standards knowledge

CAD software

GASWORKS/WinDebut

GIRS/WIRS/NERS

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

GASWORKS/WinDebut

Job description

Design Engineer (Multi-Utility) – Hamilton, GlasgowJoin a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Design team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Design Engineer (Multi-Utility) to join us.As a Design Engineer (Multi-Utility), you will play a key role in reviewing and approving network designs across gas, electricity, water, and heat.You’ll ensure compliance with industry, legislative, and company standards while providing technical oversight, supporting commercial and operational teams, and driving efficient design acceptance processes.This role will ideally be based in our Hamilton, Glasgow office, but we are also open to candidates based in our Gloucestershire, Warrington, London, or Cardiff offices.

What’s in it for you as a Design Engineer (Multi-Utility)?

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working*
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay**
• Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Design Engineer (Multi-Utility):

• Manage and review a portfolio of multi-utility design submissions, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and company policies for timely acceptance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and produce KPI/management reports to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with ICPs, the Asset Adoption team, and external stakeholders to provide technical support, alternative design solutions, and ensure high-quality, compliant designs.
• Lead and support the design variation and acceptance process, driving improvements, best practice, and a consistent approach across the team.
• Provide specialist technical support to operational teams, industry stakeholders, and internal departments, contributing to the company’s wider design strategy.
• Work efficiently to meet commercial, financial, and performance targets while continuously identifying opportunities to improve design performance and customer experience.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Significant, demonstrable experience on a range of utility network design projects across industrial, domestic, and multiple-occupancy constructions.
• Detailed knowledge of standards and guidance.
• Knowledge of CAD software and current drawing conventions.
• Working knowledge of GASWORKS/WinDebut software.
• Detailed knowledge of GIRS/WIRS/NERS standards and guidance.

Qualifications

Degree of equivalent in Engineering or demonstrable knowledge and experience in a relevant engineering discipline

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Design Engineer (Multi-Utility)?

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact [e-mail] or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.