Utilities Consultant

BWB Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% pension match

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Wellbeing initiatives

Fully funded training

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manchester seeks a Utility Project Manager to oversee utility projects and procurement strategies. The role involves reviewing utility plans, preparing drawings using AutoCAD, and building relationships with utility companies. Candidates should have a PMQ qualification and experience in utility management. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a strong culture of inclusiveness and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility procurement and management role or similar.
• Understanding of utility infrastructure marketplace.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to deliver value to clients via proactive utility management.
• Knowledge of construction/engineering industry.
• Experience with utility works and constraints on schemes.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work autonomously or in a team.
• Autocad design software competence (desirable).
• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations for onsite and office work.

Responsibilities

• Review utility record plans and identify risks/constraints.
• Support procurement strategies for utility connections.
• Prepare utility drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Review proposals against client requirements to spot risks and opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects and chase utilities for responses to meet milestones.
• Produce detailed technical reports.
• Build relationships with utility asset owners and contacts.
• Lead production of fee proposals and resource budgets.

Skills

Utility management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication

Organizational skills

AutoCAD software

Education

Association of Project Management – PMQ qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Obtaining and reviewing utility record plans, identifying development risks/constraints with regards to existing utility infrastructure and proposals required to serve a development.
• Supporting senior staff and the wider team in the procurement strategies for new utility connections, diversionary works and disconnections.
• Preparing coordinated utility drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Reviewing utility proposals against client requirements, to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Simultaneously managing numerous projects and chasing utilities for responses to ensure project milestones are met.
• Producing detailed and accurate technical reports.
• Building relationships with utility asset owners and contacts both internally and externally.
• Leading on the production of fee proposals and resource budgets for projects.

What you’ll bring:

• Association of Project Management – PMQ, or similar qualification
• Experience of working in a utility procurement and management role, or a background in fulfilling such a role within industry (essential) or have experience in a similar background.
• An understanding of the processes for procuring utility information and the utility infrastructure marketplace.
• Ability to deliver value to clients through effective and proactive utility management.
• Knowledge of the construction and/or engineering industry.
• Experience in technical aspects of utility works including an ability to understand the impact of utility constraints on a scheme (essential)
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive, with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Competent with AutoCAD design software packages. (desirable)
• Skills in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to communicate across all levels, both written and verbally.
• Awareness and compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations for both onsite and office-based work.

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and supported during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at interview stage, please let us know – we’ll be happy to make them.