Job Introduction
Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Pre-Contract
Join 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 team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Pre-Contract to join us.
As a Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Pre-Contract, you’ll generate cost-effective valued engineering multi utility designs in line with the customer requirements, including a bill of quantity, financial summary report and formal quote/contract known as a letter of offer. You will also line manage a team of designers and support trainees through their development programmes.
Your responsibilities as a Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Pre-Contract:
- Team Leadership and Development - Lead and support Intermediate and Trainee Designers through day to day coaching, technical guidance and oversight, while managing key people responsibilities and encouraging continuous development and knowledge sharing.
- Multi Utility Design Delivery - Produce coordinated multi utility designs in line with project requirements and client specifications, covering electricity, gas and water networks, with a strong focus on technical accuracy, cost efficiency and value engineering.
- Quotations and Commercial Documentation - Prepare accurate quotation packages including bills of quantities, financial summaries and letters of offer, ensuring all documentation is complete, clearly defined and correctly managed within simPRO.
- Validation, Compliance and Document Control - Manage the technical and commercial validation process, including handling revisions and requotes, maintaining full document control and ensuring compliance with internal processes to support efficient project progression.
- Stakeholder and Internal Collaboration - Work closely with Business Development, Technical and Estimating teams to resolve queries, support delegated authority approvals and ensure a smooth transition from design through to commercial agreement.
Experience / Qualifications:
- Multi-Utility Design Experience
- HNC / Relevant Degree
The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable, and results-focused, with strong IT literacy and experience using Microsoft Office tools. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Senior Multi-Utility Designer – Pre-Contract? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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 recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk
