Utilities Coordinator

Our client is a leading housing provider, known for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities. As they continue to grow, they are looking to augment their technical team with an experienced Utilities Coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working with a utilities contractor or a recognised house builder, looking to step into a role with greater autonomy and impact. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will manage all aspects of utility coordination across a range of residential development sites.

You will be a self-sufficient and detail-oriented professional, confident working independently while collaborating across departments and liaising with external utility providers, contractors, and legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Disconnections & Diversions:

• Coordinate disconnections, diversions, and off-site works with relevant utility providers.

New Service Arrangements:

• Arrange new utility services including:
• Service trench and layout coordination
• Meter arrangements (1-Phase, 3-Phase, CT Metering)
• EV charging points
• Temporary Builders Supplies (TBS)
• Water, gas, electricity, and telecoms (Openreach, Hyperoptic)

Design & Procurement:

• Obtain and review quotations and tenders for utility works
• Coordinate design approvals: confirm service routes, meter locations, points of connection (POC), order of build, and infrastructure placement (e.g. comms chambers, easements)

Documentation & Legal:

• Provide sites with complete utility service files
• Liaise with solicitors to manage and complete legal agreements, including easements

Project Coordination:

• Organise pre-site start utility meetings
• Apply for MPANs and MPRNs; register services with relevant meter suppliers
• Set up and manage meter contracts for LLs, EVs, and TBS; arrange contract renewals and disconnections as needed
• Coordinate remedial works for adoption

Cross-Team Support:

• Work closely with Customer Services, Estates, and Accounts
• Support the Land and Planning team with utility-related input for new site feasibility
• Assist Site Managers with on-site utility issues and attend meetings where necessary

Finance & Admin:

• Ensure utility-related invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner

Experience & Skills Required

• Background in construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects is essential
• Experience working with electricity, gas, water, and telecoms providers
• Familiarity with utility design, installation, and connection processes
• Knowledge of land and planning regulations relating to utilities
• Hands-on experience with arranging disconnections, diversions, and new connections
• Understanding of MPANs (electricity), MPRNs (gas), and meter registrations
• Knowledge of single-phase, three-phase, and CT metering, plus EV infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, site plans, and easements
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills