Senior Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-utility infrastructure provider in Coventry is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead a design team in producing compliant utility designs. You will manage the entire design lifecycle, ensuring that technical standards are met. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options and annual pay increases.

Benefits

Annual cost-of-living pay increase

Company pension contributions up to 5%

33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional weeks

Enhanced parental leave pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is essential.
• Strong knowledge of current legislation and engineering recommendations is required.
• Multi-utility design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a design team to produce fit-for-purpose designs.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor team performance against productivity standards.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Knowledge of current legislation and technical standards

Multi-utility design experience

BMT experience

Education

Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree, CEng or IEng (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer - Power & Utilities | Location: Coventry | Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits | Sector: Power & Utilities | Employment Type: Permanent

Advance TRS are working with a leading multi-utility infrastructure provider that has been at the forefront of innovation and sustainable development in the UK for over three decades. They are committed to accelerating the UK's transition to net zero and offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where employees are empowered to thrive.

Role Overview

Based in Coventry, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to lead a team in delivering compliant and efficient utility designs. You will manage the full design lifecycle, ensure technical standards are met, and issue construction packs post-acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a design team to produce fit-for-purpose designs.
• Liaise with clients, incumbents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor team performance against productivity standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and address design-related cost and programme impacts.
• Support the Design Manager in team development and motivation.
• Ensure adoption of standards and technical compliance are met.
• Assess training and development needs within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (essential).
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, technical standards, codes of practice, and engineering recommendations.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desirable: Master’s degree, CEng or IEng.
• Multi-utility design experience.
• BMT experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

• Annual cost-of-living pay increase.
• 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.
• Equity across all areas of the business.

Additional Information

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 do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.