Utilities Lead

Overview

Lead utility strategy, delivery and stakeholder coordination for a £2.5bn water project.

Key Responsibilities

• safety systems
• utility survey
• pas128 compliance
• utility strategy
• stakeholder liaison
• diversion management

Tasks

-Establish and implement safe systems of work for all utility operations, aligned with industry best practice and regulatory compliance. -Oversee the central coordination and control of utility survey data, ensuring PAS128 compliance and acting as custodian of the utility information model. -Develop and manage procedures for working around utility assets, ensuring safety, efficiency, and protection of third-party infrastructure. -Define and Lead the Utilities Strategy for the full project lifecycle, aligning with programme objectives and delivery milestones. -Build, lead, and develop a high-performing utilities team, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and succession planning. -Build and maintain strong relationships with utility asset owners, including but not limited to ENWL, Cadent, BT, and United Utilities. -Coordinate all service supplies to site, including potable water, telecommunications, electricity, and other critical services — managing delivery to site boundaries before handover to construction teams. -Act as a key stakeholder interface — not only with utility providers but also with United Utilities’ customers and wider project partners. -Own the Utilities P&L, ensuring cost-effective planning, procurement, and delivery of all utility-related works. -Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure seamless integration of utility works into construction sequencing and logistics plans. -Identify, plan, and manage all utility diversions or mitigation works required for the permanent works.

Requirements

• pas128
• utility surveying
• commercial acumen
• stakeholder management
• team leadership
• uk utilities

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of utility surveying, coordination, and diversion processes — with working knowledge of PAS128. -Strong commercial acumen — including ownership of P&L and cost management. -Excellent stakeholder management skills — able to influence at all levels and bring multiple parties together towards a shared outcome. -Proven experience leading utility teams on major infrastructure or construction projects. -Demonstrable experience working with key UK utility providers and asset owners (experience with ENWL, Cadent, BT, and United Utilities highly advantageous).

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