In a Nutshell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Utilities Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East at our office in Warrington. As our Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing the utility connections, statutory authority and third-party service works from project viability appraisal / inception, through to completion including requesting quotes, assisting commercial colleagues to place orders, and managing off site & on-site works.
You will identify contractual, financial, technical, and operational risks and to find opportunities for value engineering, in order to minimise risk and maximise gross profit on contracts. You will support the fulfilment of the contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximising gross profit and customers' satisfaction.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
HNC or equivalent
Knowledge of Utilities legislation
Working on projects that deliver services for the housebuilding sector
Understanding of process to secure POCs and service diversion works
Understanding of the process of securing services to new developments
Detailed understanding of all technical aspects of service delivery
Excellent communication skills
Experience with a housebuilder in a similar role
More about the Utilities Manager role
Provide services information (existing and proposed) to assist the appraisal of new business opportunities
Ensure utility orders are placed in a timely manner and manage their installation to programme
Agree the strategy with the construction team for completion of utility connections
Provide support to the commercial department in the procurement of MEP packages via input into enquiry, scopes, reviewing quotations, attending pre-order meetings, etc.
Provide and communicate each project's utility programme
Ensure any comments/queries on the services design are reviewed, and closed out, with the M&E Design Manager
Support the Commercial department in reviewing payment applications
Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing
Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme.
Develop and implement a robust test and inspection regime for all stages
Develop and implement the project test and commissioning strategy
Support the site team in securing power and water to site compounds as required.
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Provide all services information for all Gateway meetings as required by the LoS process.
Ensure all relevant stakeholders are kept informed.
To support the construction teams ensuring that services designs and contractor's RAMS follow Vistry's SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit.
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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