Assistant Design Engineer (Utilities)

Assistant Design Engineer (Utilities)

Our client has had immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK. They strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

Salary:£28,000
Location: Northampton

Job Type:Perm
Hours:Monday Friday 8:30am 17:00pm (40 hours per week)

The Candidate:

As an Assistant Design Engineer, you will assist the Design Engineers by producing draft designs and technical drawings using AutoCAD and design calculation software. You will work to the company policies and industry standards, whilst value engineering or maintaining gross margin as predicted by the Tendering Engineers. You will be involved with client meetings and visit sites regularly to develop your understanding of the utility industry and the clients installation processes.

Duties:

Assist in the production of compliant designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards

Understand and apply ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and engineering recommendations

Assist in processing job specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes

Record project progression on design database

Work within guidance of the company policies and BMS

Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS, GIRS & WIRS accreditations

Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure

Attend site to develop understanding of routing, plant and installation process

Maintain a record of CPD to enable learning and progression

Experience & Qualities Essential:

Willingness to work towards formal qualifications in an electrical, gas or water discipline

Experience of AutoCAD (2D only)

Accuracy of drafting work and attention to detail

Be technically minded and able to understand methods and equations behind calculation software Professional, helpful attitude and ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable:

Working knowledge of the utility industry

Achieved or willing to working towards professional status with the IET, IGEM or IoW

Ability to recognise gaps in own competencies, be it technical or soft skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload in line with guidance from senior members of the team

Benefits:

25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard

Up to 3 extra days holiday for long service 2 years +1, 5 years +1, 10 years +1

The option to purchase an additional 5 day holiday per year

5% employer pension contribution

2x Death in Service Cover

Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years

Cycle to work scheme

Apply today directly with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch!

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