Utility Delivery Manager - Residential Developments

Berkeley Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private pension plan

Private medical insurance

Lifestyle discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is seeking a Utility Manager to plan, procure and oversee utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition to completion. You will ensure capacity, diversions, connections and delivery align with programmes and budgets, while managing relationships with providers and contractors.

Essential experience includes managing utility projects within residential development, with strong project and negotiation skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility infrastructure and service delivery within residential development, construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of electricity, water, wastewater, gas and telecommunications 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess utility constraints, capacity and infrastructure requirements for new developments.
• Obtain budget estimates, capacity assessments and technical information from utility providers.
• Identify utility-related risks, costs and programme impacts during land acquisition and planning stages.
• Develop utility delivery and procurement strategies.
• Manage utility tenders, evaluate submissions and recommend appointments.
• Negotiate agreements with utility providers and contractors.
• Coordinate utility designs with engineering, highways and development proposals.
• Manage utility diversions and infrastructure delivery.
• Coordinate utility design approvals and technical submissions.
• Monitor installation programmes and resolve issues affecting development timelines.
• Attend project meetings and provide utility expertise throughout delivery.
• Act as the primary contact for utility matters across projects.
• Prepare and monitor utility budgets, costs and commitments.
• Review invoices, variations and final accounts.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Ensure utility works comply with legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate project records, trackers and documentation.

Skills

Utility infrastructure management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

Job description

Berkeley Group is seeking a Utility Manager to plan, procure and oversee utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition to completion. You will ensure capacity, diversions, connections and delivery align with programmes and budgets, while managing relationships with providers and contractors.

Essential experience includes managing utility projects within residential development, with strong project and negotiation skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements.