Utility Manager

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

Essential

• 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.

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 of 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.

We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.