Technical Design Auditor (Smart Metering) - Up to £60K - 2 days a week on-site in Central London
We're seeking a Technical Design Auditor to provide independent assurance on completed utility installation works, ensuring they meet design, safety, and commercial requirements prior to close-out. This is a key role focused on reviewing completed works, validating evidence, and confidently challenging both technical and commercial submissions to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Audit completed installations against approved designs and as-built records
* Review technical documentation, CAD drawings, and site evidence
* Assess photographic/video evidence for quality and compliance
* Identify defects, design deviations, and evidence gaps
* Validate cost submissions and challenge discrepancies or overclaims
* Provide clear, evidence-based feedback and track issues through to resolution
About You:
* Experience in technical audit, quality assurance, or design/compliance within utilities or infrastructure
* Strong understanding of metering installations, including SMETS1 and SMETS2
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and design documentation
* Commercial awareness with experience reviewing costs, claims, or variations
* Highly detail-oriented with strong judgement and confidence to challenge
Desirable:
- Experience in smart metering, MDU environments, or complex installations- Familiarity with audit/evidence platforms and strong Excel capability
Location & Travel:
- Hybrid working – 2 days per week in a Central London office- Monthly travel to sites across the UK (fully expensed)
Package:
* Salary up to £60,000
* 25 days annual leave
* Matched and doubled pension contribution (up to 8% employer contribution)
* Private medical cover
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* 7.5-10% bonus
If you're analytical, methodical, and comfortable making evidence-based decisions in a high-volume environment, this is a great opportunity to play a key role in technical assurance and project close-out.