Utility Delivery Manager – Residential Developments

Berkeley Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Online discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is seeking a Utility Manager to plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition through to project completion. You will ensure capacity, diversions, connections and infrastructure delivery align with programmes and budgets while maintaining compliance.

You’ll engage utility providers and contractors, lead procurement and design coordination, and drive value engineering and cost control across multiple sites in the South of England.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.
• 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.
• Support land, planning and technical teams with utility due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• 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.
• Manage relationships with utility companies, independent connection providers, multi-utility contractors, consultants, local authorities and contractors.
• 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.
• Manage utility agreements, easements, wayleaves and statutory approvals.
• Maintain accurate project records, trackers and documentation.

Skills

Utility infrastructure

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HNC/HND or degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

Job description

Berkeley Group is seeking a Utility Manager to plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition through to project completion. You will ensure capacity, diversions, connections and infrastructure delivery align with programmes and budgets while maintaining compliance.

You’ll engage utility providers and contractors, lead procurement and design coordination, and drive value engineering and cost control across multiple sites in the South of England.