Utilities Manager

Vistry Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Utilities Manager to oversee utility connections and manage statutory authority works from project inception to completion. This role involves risk management to maximize gross profit and ensure project quality, alongside close collaboration with construction and commercial teams. The successful candidate will need strong knowledge of utilities legislation, excellent communication skills, and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility connections from project inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of service delivery.
• Track record of working on projects delivering services in the housebuilding sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility orders and ensure installations are timely.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on procurement of MEP packages.
• Provide services information for new business opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Utilities legislation

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of process to secure POCs

Experience with a housebuilder in a similar role

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Utilities Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East at our office in Warrington. As our Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing the utility connections, statutory authority and third-party service works from project viability appraisal / inception, through to completion including requesting quotes, assisting commercial colleagues to place orders, and managing off site & on-site works.

You will identify contractual, financial, technical, and operational risks and to find opportunities for value engineering, in order to minimise risk and maximise gross profit on contracts. You will support the fulfilment of the contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximising gross profit and customers' satisfaction.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• HNC or equivalent
• Knowledge of Utilities legislation
• Working on projects that deliver services for the housebuilding sector
• Understanding of process to secure POCs and service diversion works
• Understanding of the process of securing services to new developments
• Detailed understanding of all technical aspects of service delivery
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with a housebuilder in a similar role

More about the Utilities Manager role…

• Provide services information (existing and proposed) to assist the appraisal of new business opportunities
• Ensure utility orders are placed in a timely manner and manage their installation to programme
• Agree the strategy with the construction team for completion of utility connections
• Provide support to the commercial department in the procurement of MEP packages via input into enquiry, scopes, reviewing quotations, attending pre-order meetings, etc.
• Provide and communicate each project’s utility programme
• Ensure any comments/queries on the services design are reviewed, and closed out, with the M&E Design Manager
• Support the Commercial department in reviewing payment applications
• Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing
• Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme.
• Develop and implement a robust test and inspection regime for all stages
• Develop and implement the project test and commissioning strategy
• Support the site team in securing power and water to site compounds as required.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Provide all services information for all Gateway meetings as required by the LoS process.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed.
• To support the construction teams ensuring that services designs and contractor’s RAMS follow Vistry’s SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.