Design Engineer

Job Location:

Coventry

Additional Location Information:

Salary:
Competitive

Contract type:
Permanent

Posting End Date: 04/03/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Design Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

To provide fit for purpose utility network designs, along with supporting design detail, calculations and civil works requirements forming a Construction Pack. This is a customer facing design role and the objective is that by implementing Power On practices and processes as well as customer satisfaction, the role will help support and grow the business.

• Accountable to the Senior Design Engineer for quality, customer service and technical resolution.
• Undertake Utility designs as instructed by the Senior Design Engineer within competency scope.
• Ensuring planning and design work is in accordance with customer and business requirements and meets overall company objectives.
• Work closely with Business Development, ESOs and Designers to develop tender, design, and construction designs to fully meet customer and business requirements, identifying and delivering strategies to deliver work within project timescales and budgets.
• Be creative in finding solutions to resource / schedule problems to maintain project delivery programme and elevate to appropriate person.
• Fulfilling the role as a Designer as well as taking responsibility for all assigned resources acting with the delegated authority of the Senior Design Engineer.
• Promotion of zero harm culture and adherence to all HSEQ compliance issues and supporting the project Health and Safety Plan.
• Maintain awareness of HSEQ policies and procedures and ensure the Office is maintained as a safe place to work.
• Ensure “Safety by Design” through a Design Risk Assessment Process.
• Promptly record all accidents and near misses.
• Proactively manage HSEQ issues & concerns, working closely with Construction teams to ensure safety by design and an accident and incident free culture is maintained.
• Contribute to your team, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Liaise with colleagues across our business organisation to ensure effective delivery of tasks and to ensure project objectives are understood and met.
• Represent Power On to customers and individuals from other companies with support from Senior or Design Engineers.

• Degree in engineering subject, technical subject equivalent (e.g. BTEC) or industry experience.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.

• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes or equivalent.

• Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status or aspiring towards one.
• Experience working on development sites, utility new connections experience.
• Understanding of construction principles.
• Proficient in using CAD packages.

• You will hold a driving licence.

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
• BUUK has an award‑winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
• Research shows that women and people from different under‑represented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
• Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.