Design Clerk
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | UK Power Networks |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 81801_1766455220 |
Summary
81801 - Design Clerk - Capital Programme (Bury St Edmunds)
Permanent | £39,283 + 3% Bonus | Hybrid Working (3 office / 2 remote after 6 months)
Apply by: 06 January 2026
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping essential infrastructure projects? We're looking for a proactive, detail‑driven Design Clerk to join our Capital Programme team in Bury St Edmunds.
In this role, you'll work closely with designers, principal designers, and stakeholders across multiple directorates-helping move complex engineering projects from concept to delivery. If you enjoy coordinating information, supporting project teams, and keeping everything running like clockwork, this is the perfect opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
As the central hub of the design process, you'll:
- Source and coordinate survey information
- Manage notifications to the HSE for all notifiable projects
- Monitor project progress in P6 and maintain communication with all parties
- Collate design dashboards and summarise key actions, risks, and learnings
- Arrange and support design reviews, Value Engineering sessions, and HEML assessments
- Maintain document registers, upload project documents, and support Health & Safety file compilation
- Assist in milestone tracking, training and scheduling, and wider engineering admin support
This role is ideal for someone who is self‑motivated, organised, and confident communicating with diverse teams.
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- Experience in design coordination or engineering/construction environments
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, P6, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SAP - training available!)
- The ability to work independently and hit deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- A full UK driving licence
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to support multiple office locations
What You'll Get
We offer a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing and development:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Reservist Leave - up to 18 days paid and 22 unpaid
- Personal Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Cycle to Work, Tech & Home schemes
- Green Car Leasing
- Season Ticket & Tenancy Loan deposit schemes
- Occupational Health support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts across hundreds of retailers and gyms
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited to build a career in a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help deliver the energy infrastructure of the future.