Utilities Manager

Utilities Manager – Bedfordshire

Purpose of the role:
We are looking for an experienced Utilities Manager to lead and coordinate all utility works across the West Gateway Zone Project. Acting as the key liaison between project stakeholders, you will develop and manage the utilities diversion strategy, ensuring works are planned and delivered efficiently to support the wider construction programme.

• Lead and coordinate utility works to support successful project delivery.
• Build positive working relationships with statutory undertakers, stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and constraints, and provide clear and timely project updates.
• Maintain accurate utility records, diversion plans, and as‑built information.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and utility providers to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and manage detailed utility programmes aligned to the overall project schedule.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with relevant standards, Codes of Practice, and Health & Safety requirements.

• Proven experience managing utility processes, contractors, and statutory undertakers.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure and civil engineering environments.
• Experience working with utility service providers and asset owners, building effective working relationships.
• Good knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• Experience working across multi‑disciplinary projects and managing utility constraints.
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD and related software packages.

We offer a stable, growth‑oriented environment where you can develop your career and realise long‑held goals. Our ‘Be Well’ programme supports physical and mental wellbeing, and we provide high‑quality training and apprenticeship programmes to help you grow.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance program providing free 24/7 support.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and will discuss these options during the recruitment process. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you; we will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.