Utilities Manager

Utilities Manager

Location – Bedfordshire

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. You will bring proven experience working with statutory undertakers, including Gas, Water, LV, HV, and Telecoms providers, alongside strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

• 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 provide a comprehensive benefits package and support your wellbeing.

• 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 available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly. We are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position, and will discuss any adjustments required for their interview.