Senior Multi-Utility Designer - Variations

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. 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 - Variations to join us. As a Senior Multi-Utility Designer - Variations, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all design variation requests received from clients, the internal Operations team and external stakeholders, overseeing the process from formal change request through to construction. You will also line manage a team of designers and support trainees through their development programmes. Your responsibilities as a Senior Multi-Utility Designer - Variations: Team Leadership, Coaching and People Management - Provide effective line management to Designers, Intermediate and Trainee Designers, offering day to day coaching, technical guidance and operational support while managing people related responsibilities and developing team capability. Design Variation Assessment and Design Updates - Review Design Variation Orders, assessing technical and commercial impacts, creating DVO records in simPRO and producing updated designs and documentation with full traceability. Quotation Updates and Commercial Documentation - Prepare revised quotation documentation including BOQs, FS1s and DVO quotations, ensuring technical scope, cost adjustments and commercial terms are accurately reflected and recorded. Technical Validation, Commercial Approval and Client Issue - Coordinate technical validation and commercial approval of updated designs and documentation, incorporating feedback and issuing final DVOs to clients through to acceptance and construction handover. Design Approvals, Compliance and Project Handover - Prepare and manage updated design approval packs for electricity, gas and water networks, ensuring compliance with GIRS, NERS and WIRS requirements, issuing Approved for Construction drawings and supporting a smooth handover to construction teams. Preferred 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 - Variations? 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 businessLast Mile Asset Management, we provide a one-stop shop for new utility connections. Were proud to be both aGreat Place to Workcertified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. xehkeey We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.