At Leep Utilities, we're not just providing essential services like water, electricity and heat. We’re shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure across the UK. We work with leading developers to provide sustainable and quality utility services to our partnered communities, playing a key role in innovative projects that are transforming the way people live and work.
Leep is the result of a joint venture between the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, Ancala Partners LLP and one of the UK’s leading private real estate investment and infrastructure companies, The Peel Group .
Leep Utilities – Network adoptions done right
Department: Operations
Reports to: Business Operations Support Manager
Salary: up to £21K DOE
Working Pattern: Flexible and to be discussed at interview stage
Location: Manchester
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support our Waste Water Adoptions Team. This role is key in supporting the coordination, administration, and communication of adoption processes under Section 104 sewer adoption process, ensuring efficient progression of schemes from initial instruction through to final handover.
You will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, developers, and consultants to ensure accurate documentation, timely processing of payments, and effective management of project milestones in line with company and regulatory standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, structured environment, with plenty of variety and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
General
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions or omissions
* Embody and promote Leep Utilities' core values in all decisions and behaviours, adhering to all company policies and procedures
* Identify and implement process improvements as required
* Complete any reasonable task, as requested by your Line Manager
Role Specific
* Coordinate the Waste Water Adoption team, providing progress updates on key actions to internal and project stakeholders.
* Produce letters and email correspondence as requested by Adoption team
* Send legal instruction packages to commence S104 agreements
* Follow up on legal queries and completions with internal and external stakeholders
* Ensure traction of projects liaising with developers and consultants
* Ensure all sales handover, legal & project related documentation is requested and is stored in SharePoint
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of each Managers workload, serving as the primary point of reference for information.
* Handle project-related Purchase Orders and invoicing
* Manage project risk registers, trackers, directories, programs, and the Project Email account
* Manage expenses for the Waste Water Adoptions Managers
* Order PPE for the wider business
About You
* Excellent organisational skills
* Exceptional knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to communicate and display professionalism at all levels
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to adjust priorities if/when urgent matters arise
Your Development and Benefits
At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.
Our benefits include:
* Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
* 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
* An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Company pension plan
* Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
* Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
* Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Summer Party and individual team socials
* Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
Our Values
At the forefront of everything we do:
Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility
Equal Opportunities
Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.