Utility Manager

Berkeley Group Plc; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Online discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group is looking for a Utility Coordinator / Manager to plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across our developments, from land acquisition through to project completion in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.

You will ensure utility capacity, diversions and connections, manage budgets, procurement tenders and relationships with utility providers, contractors and local authorities to keep programmes on track.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering utility infrastructure within residential development, construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electricity, water, wastewater, gas and telecoms 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

• Plan, procure and manage utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition through to project completion.
• Ensure utility capacity, diversions, connections and infrastructure delivery support development programmes and budgets.
• Maintain compliance and manage relationships with utility providers, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Pre-Development and Due Diligence: assess constraints, obtain budgets and information, identify risks.
• Procurement and Design Coordination: develop delivery strategies, manage tenders and negotiate agreements.
• Utility Delivery: oversee diversions, design approvals and construction progress.
• Stakeholder and Commercial Management: act as primary utility contact and monitor budgets and invoices.
• Compliance, Risk and Reporting: ensure compliance with standards and maintain project records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget management

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

Education

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

Tools

Project tracking systems

Job description

Description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.

Department

Technical

Location

Taplow, Buckinghamshire

Description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.

We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all our stakeholders. Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail

What You'll Be Doing

The Utility Coordinator / Utility Manager is responsible for planning, procuring and managing utility infrastructure across developments from land acquisition through to project completion. The role ensures utility capacity, diversions, connections and infrastructure delivery support development programmes, budgets and construction activities, while maintaining compliance and managing relationships with utility providers, contractors and key stakeholders.

Pre-Development and Due Diligence

• 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.

Procurement and Design Coordination

• 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.

Utility Delivery

• 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.

Stakeholder and Commercial Management

• 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.

Compliance, Risk and Reporting

• 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.

What you’ll bring

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience working for a housing developer, housebuilder or utility provider.
• Knowledge of Ofgem, Ofwat, DNO, IDNO, ICP and multi-utility delivery models.
• HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utilities or a related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Planning and organisation.
• Project and risk management.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Negotiation and influencing.
• Attention to detail.
• Leadership and team development, where applicable for Manager level.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal Applicants

If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.