Asset Adoption Project Manager / Utilities Inspector

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / Car Allowance

Long-Term Stability

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are working with a leading utility infrastructure business to appoint an Asset Adoption Project Manager / Utilities Inspector for the Southampton/Portsmouth area. You will carry out inspections on live sites, ensure assets meet adoption standards and drive defects through to closure with external partners.

This permanent, field-based role offers long-term development opportunities, a car or car allowance, and involvement in safety reporting across Gas, Water,

Qualifications

• Experience of in progress / post construction inspections for utility networks.
• Knowledge of legislation/standards for at least one utility (Gas, Electric, Water or Fibre).
• Basic project management skills and ability to resolve site issues.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Work-in-progress and post-construction inspections across utility sites.
• Ensure Gas, Water, Electric and Fibre assets are compliant and fit for adoption.
• Coordinate inspection/installation of complex assets (substations, PRIs, fibre cabinets, gas in flats).
• Attend site meetings, manage defects and drive closure with external partners.
• Permanent role, field-based across the Southampton/Portsmouth area.

Skills

Utility inspection experience

Project coordination

UK driving licence

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Asset Adoption Project Manager / Utilities Inspector

£46,440 - £51,600 + Car / Car Allowance + Long-Term Stability + Development Opportunities

Southampton / Portsmouth (Commutable from: Fareham, Havant, Gosport, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Winchester, Chichester)

Are you a Project Manager, Utilities Inspector or Asset Adoption Engineer looking for a role where you'll take ownership of site quality, resolve issues on the ground, and play a key part in the UK's journey towards net zero? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a leading utility infrastructure business in a position focused on inspections, compliance and problem-solving across live construction sites, working closely with external partners and developers. As a result of continued growth and ongoing projects, they are now looking to add to their Asset Adoption team to ensure new Gas, Water, Electric and Fibre networks are built to the required standards and are ready for adoption. In this role you will carry out work-in-progress and post-construction inspections, attend site meetings, identify defects and drive them through to closure. You'll also support record and metering queries, contribute to safety reporting, and look for process improvements across the wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with utility network knowledge looking to take on a varied, field-based role with real responsibility and long-term development opportunities.

The Role:

• Work-in-progress and post-construction inspections across utility sites
• Ensure Gas, Water, Electric and Fibre assets are compliant and fit for adoption
• Coordinate inspection/installation of complex assets (substations, PRIs, fibre cabinets, gas in flats)
• Attend site meetings, manage defects and drive closure with external partners
• Permanent role, field-based across the Southampton/Portsmouth area

The Person:

• Experience of in progress / post construction inspections for the construction of utility networks
• Working knowledge of legislation/standards for at least one utility (Gas, Electric, Water or Fibre)
• Basic project management skills and resolving site issues.
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication skills and basic IT skills

Reference Number: BBBH280798

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.