Utility Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Support for health and wellbeing

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Utility Consultant to support a diverse client base in planning and executing construction projects across various sectors. This role involves interpreting utility requirements, managing multiple projects, and providing detailed reports.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the UK utility market and proven consultancy skills. Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry, preferably in a B2B service environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the UK utility market and regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, including NRSWA 1991 and HAUC.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client utility requirements and understand scheme drawings.
• Calculate anticipated load requirements and evaluate utility assets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely responses.

Skills

Client-facing consultancy skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Computer literate in Microsoft applications

Education

Degree or professional qualification in engineering or project management

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS or other drawing software

Job description

Overview

Working in AtkinsRéalis, this position offers the opportunity to join our growing Utility Consultants team. As part of the Utility Solutions capability, you will support a broad client base with multi‑utility consultancy services, helping them effectively plan and execute construction projects across a range of sectors and project types.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client utility requirements and understand scheme drawings.
• Present client schemes to utilities, procure costs and designs, and review utility designs against client designs to identify risks and savings.
• Calculate anticipated load requirements for various building types and evaluate utility assets on record drawings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely responses from utilities and meeting project milestones.
• Write detailed, accurate reports and attend client design meetings and coordination sessions on site.
• Advise on procurement strategies for new utility connections, diversionary works and disconnections.
• Coordinate utility works on behalf of clients to align with client programmes.
• Assess utility plans, conduct feasibility studies, identify risk areas and potential costs.
• Perform technical coordination between the client and utility companies.
• Provide guidance to clients on minimizing utility‑related project risks.
• Manage the utility aspects of projects with a range of values and requirements.
• Attend design and progress meetings with utility companies and clients, and liaise to obtain easement and wayleave information.
• Undertake NRSWA 1991 C1–C9 processes.
• Work independently on internal and external projects, leading complex utility projects and mentoring junior consultants.
• Engage with clients via email and telephone and support team communication when required.
• Act as Technical Checker or Reviewer for departmental deliverables.
• Assist the Managing Consultant with UCS inbox management and fee proposal writing.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Solid understanding and experience in the utility industry, preferably in a B2B service environment.
• Experience with loading calculations, network reinforcement and design, and with assessing utility constraints on schemes.
• Proven client‑facing consultancy skills and ability to maintain communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of the UK utility market, regulatory framework and competitive connection environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes for utility works and experience in a procurement or management role.
• Background in the engineering industry with understanding of renewable technologies for developer connections.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, including NRSWA 1991, HAUC, HSG47, HSE GS6, Streetworks UK and PAS128.
• Strong project management skills, accurate report writing and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications, full driving licence and accurate, detail‑oriented work ethic.
• Problem‑solving mindset, adaptable to changing workloads, and clear, comprehensive communication style at all levels.
• Team player capable of independent work, highly motivated with a positive personality.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS or other drawing software.
• CSCS (EUSR) card holder at site operative or regular site visitor level.
• Degree holder or pursuing a relevant professional qualification in engineering, project management or a related field.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, employee rewards and a flexible hybrid working culture. Our benefits package includes flexible holiday allowances, training and professional development opportunities, and support for health, wellbeing and financial wellbeing.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Employment offers are contingent on obtaining the required level of clearance. The vetting process is conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for five years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and offer inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an equal opportunities employer, we value applications from all backgrounds and are Disability Confident. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.