Utilities Manager (Sustainability)

MoveATech; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension

Wellbeing support

Learning and development

Job summary

MoveATech is seeking a Principal Utilities Engineer/Manager - Sustainability to lead the provision and optimisation of utilities across sites in the UK. The role focuses on delivering cost reductions, efficiency gains and stronger resilience while ensuring compliance and safety across multi-site operations.

The successful candidate will drive data-based improvements, engage with engineering, maintenance and finance teams, and mentor staff to promote safe and efficient utility use throughout the

Qualifications

• Strong experience in utilities, facilities management or engineering.
• Ability to improve utility performance using data, technology and process optimization.
• Electrical safety and multi-site compliance expertise.
• Experience leading projects and managing budgets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliable provision and optimisation of utilities including water, electricity, gas, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water and process systems.
• Identify and deliver improvements that reduce cost, consumption and emissions while improving resilience and supporting future growth.
• Maintain electrical safety and compliance across UK manufacturing sites as Electrical Duty Holder and Senior Electrical Authority.
• Produce utility usage, cost saving, compliance and sustainability reports for internal stakeholders and external obligations including ESOS.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, EHS, production, finance, vendors and leadership teams to deliver continuous improvement.
• Coach technical staff and promote safe, efficient utility use across operations.

Skills

Utilities management

Facilities management

Engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Principal Utilities Engineer/Manager - Sustainability

Location: Southampton

Key responsibilities

• Lead reliable provision and optimisation of utilities including water, electricity, gas, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water and process systems.
• Identify and deliver improvements that reduce cost, consumption and emissions while improving resilience and supporting future growth.
• Maintain electrical safety and compliance across UK manufacturing sites as Electrical Duty Holder and Senior Electrical Authority.
• Produce utility usage, cost saving, compliance and sustainability reports for internal stakeholders and external obligations including ESOS.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, EHS, production, finance, vendors and leadership teams to deliver continuous improvement.
• Coach technical staff and promote safe, efficient utility use across operations.

Travel

• Regular travel between Hampshire sites, with occasional off-site meetings, conferences or vendor visits.

About you

• Strong experience in utilities, facilities management or engineering
• Proven ability to improve utility performance using data, technology, process optimisation and stakeholder engagement.
• Electrical safety and compliance expertise, ideally across multi-site operations.
• Experience leading projects, managing budgets, working with contractors and supporting technical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in facilities management, utility operations or a related field.
• Engineering, facilities management or related qualification preferred.
• Project management and electrical safety certification would be preferred.

What we offer

• A competitive package including bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days' holiday, pension, wellbeing support and learning and development opportunities