Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-utility infrastructure provider in Brentwood is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to utility network designs. The role involves producing designs, ensuring compliance with planning and safety standards, and promoting a zero-harm culture. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD. This position supports hybrid working and offers great benefits including a company pension and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual cost-of-living pay review

Company pension contributions up to 5%

33 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and health & safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Produce utility network designs and construction packs.
• Work closely with Business Development and Designers on designs.
• Ensure designs meet planning, safety, and technical standards.
• Conduct Design Risk Assessments.
• Promote a zero-harm culture.

Skills

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in engineering or technical subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer – Power & Utilities

Location: Brentwood

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Power & Utilities

Employment Type: Permanent

Advance TRS are working with a leading multi-utility infrastructure provider that has been delivering innovation and sustainable solutions across the UK for over 30 years. With a strong commitment to helping the UK reach net zero, they offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where employees are supported to reach their full potential.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer to join the Brentwood office and contribute to the delivery of fit-for-purpose utility network designs. This customer-facing role plays a key part in supporting business growth through technical excellence and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce utility network designs and construction packs in line with customer and business requirements.
• Work closely with Business Development, ESOs, and Designers to develop tender and construction designs.
• Ensure designs meet planning, safety, and technical standards.
• Promote a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ policies.
• Conduct Design Risk Assessments and support safety by design principles.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Represent the business in customer interactions with support from senior engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering or technical subject (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and health & safety legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards).
• Experience with utility new connections and development sites.
• Understanding of construction principles.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.

Conditions of Employment

• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

• Annual cost-of-living pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% (with employee contribution of 4%).
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Hybrid working options available.
• Career development opportunities tailored to your aspirations.

This employer is proud to champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of the business. Flexible working options are available, and applications are encouraged from all backgrounds – even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.