Utility Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom D2 Full time

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Over the past decade we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise, with innovative thinking and digital products, to develop close relationships with our clients.
Through our talented project specialists, we have built a sound reputation for delivering our commitments, including several of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada.

The core objective for the appointed Utilities Project Manager would be to manage a series of utilities protection works, temporary utility connections and permanent utilities diversions, from inception to completion and to ensure individual projects can be delivered in line with prevailing time and cost constraints. The Utilities Project Manager will be the first point of contact for all project associated utility works and will be required to develop and maintain a strong relationship with the various utility companies and stakeholders.

Management and coordination of all utility works within appointed projects
Establish and implement utility works programme to meet project milestones in a cost-effective manner to mitigate identified risks
Provide strategic direction on all utility works through the design, planning and delivery of infrastructure projects
Liaison with key external stakeholders and develop working relationships with utility companies
Chair regular meetings with utility companies and key stakeholders to monitor the progress of the project(s) and work that needs to be completed
Report programme progress and obtain commercial/project approvals as required
Identify risks and opportunities associated with utility works on appointed projects
Closely monitoring the financial results of the team / project against plans and budgets
Formulate and successfully implement company policies as required
Communicate and ensure compliance of company policies
Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are maintained in the Project
Establish project requirements and ensure correct level and competence of resource required to deliver

Minimum of 5 year’s relevant utilities experience.
Proven utility industry background having knowledge and understanding of utility companies processes and business drivers
Demonstrable track record of managing utility works within large construction programmes
A qualification in civil engineering, project management or equivalent
Knowledge of UK Rail and / or UK Highways industries
Proven ability to build and maintain excellent collaborative, working relationships and effective channels of communication within a project environment
Experience of working within multi-discipline project teams
Good understanding of project design, construction and delivery interfaces
CSCS card holder.
Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level)
~ Pension scheme
~25 days holiday + option to buy/sell 4 days.
~ Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday
~ Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
~ Group life insurance.
~ Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.
~ Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.
~ Cycle to work scheme.
~ Financial and technical support for professional memberships
~ Hybrid working
~ Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.
People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.
Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.



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