Buried Services Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK recruitment agency seeks a Buried Services Manager for an important infrastructure project in Bridgwater. This role requires strong leadership in managing underground utilities and ensuring compliance and safety standards. Candidates should have a construction management background with 7-10 years of experience in utilities. The position offers a competitive day rate in a long-term contract. Apply now to play a key role in a landmark national project.

Benefits

Work on significant infrastructure project

Long-term contract (5-year programme)

Competitive day rate

Key leadership role

Opportunity to influence service delivery

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience managing buried services on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and safety.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop buried services strategy in alignment with project programme.
• Oversee procurement and installation of buried services.
• Manage interfaces between subcontractors and civil works.

Skills

Engineering or construction management background

Knowledge of underground utilities design

Excellent coordination and communication skills

Risk management experience

Proficient in CAD, BIM

Education

Civil Engineering degree

NEBOSH certification

Tools

MS Project

Cost Control software

Job description

Role Purpose

The Buried Services Manager will take ownership of all underground utilities and buried services across the site, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery of design, installation, and coordination of services (water, gas, telecoms, power, drainage, etc.). You will act as the primary interface between civil works, design teams, construction leads, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a buried services strategy and delivery plan aligned to the project programme.
• Lead design-coordination workshops across civil, MEP, and utilities disciplines to resolve clashes and optimise service layouts.
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and commissioning of buried services (water, gas, power, drainage, telecoms).
• Manage interfaces between utilities subcontractors and civil works contractors.
• Ensure all buried services work is compliant with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with buried services (e.g., service clashes, site constraints, changes to design).
• Maintain and update a buried services register (location, status, risk) for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate with health & safety teams to ensure all excavations, trenching, and reinstatement are carried out safely.
• Manage and track costs, progress, and programme for all buried services activity.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the project management and senior leadership teams.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Engineering or construction management background, preferably in civil / utilities / buried services.
• Minimum of 7-10 years' experience managing buried services or utilities on major infrastructure / civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities design, installation techniques, construction sequencing, and safety.
• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience with risk management (design risks, service conflicts, safety).
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for utilities work (e.g., water, power, drainage).
• Proficient in relevant design and project management software (e.g., CAD, BIM coordination, MS Project, Cost Control).

Desirable:

• Previous experience on nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure projects.
• Experience with 3D clash detection / BIM for buried services.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Civil Engineering degree, NEBOSH, Utilities-specific certification).

Benefits

• Work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
• Long-term contract (5-year programme) giving stability and continuity.
• Competitive day rate with the flexibility of freelance and PAYE umbrella.
• A key leadership role with real influence over service delivery and site outcomes.
• Opportunity to leave a legacy in a landmark national infrastructure scheme.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Ben Knight on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).