Senior Utility Delivery Lead - Housing Developments

Berkeley Group Plc; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Online discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is looking for a Utility Coordinator / Manager to plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across our developments, from land acquisition through to project completion in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.

You will ensure utility capacity, diversions and connections, manage budgets, procurement tenders and relationships with utility providers, contractors and local authorities to keep programmes on track.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering utility infrastructure within residential development, construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electricity, water, wastewater, gas and telecoms connection processes.
• Experience managing utility enquiries, applications, tenders and contractor appointments.
• Knowledge of utility diversion works, statutory approvals and utility provider requirements.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness, including budget and contract management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition through to project completion.
• Ensure utility capacity, diversions, connections and infrastructure delivery support development programmes and budgets.
• Maintain compliance and manage relationships with utility providers, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Pre-Development and Due Diligence: assess constraints, obtain budgets and information, identify risks.
• Procurement and Design Coordination: develop delivery strategies, manage tenders and negotiate agreements.
• Utility Delivery: oversee diversions, design approvals and construction progress.
• Stakeholder and Commercial Management: act as primary utility contact and monitor budgets and invoices.
• Compliance, Risk and Reporting: ensure compliance with standards and maintain project records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget management

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

Education

HNC / HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utilities

Tools

Project tracking systems

Job description

Berkeley Group is looking for a Utility Coordinator / Manager to plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across our developments, from land acquisition through to project completion in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.

You will ensure utility capacity, diversions and connections, manage budgets, procurement tenders and relationships with utility providers, contractors and local authorities to keep programmes on track.