Utilities Coordinator

Utilities Coordinator – Balfour Beatty Multi-Utility (UK-Wide) Join us in shaping the future of major UK infrastructure. Balfour Beatty Multi-Utility (BBMU) is a multi-discipline utility business specialising in the design, delivery and management of utility works for both Balfour Beatty Group businesses and external clients. As we continue to expand our capabilities across the UK, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Utilities Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of major and complex infrastructure schemes. About the Role As a Utilities Co‑ordinator, you will be at the heart of multi‑utility delivery, working directly with Utility Companies (UCs), designers, clients, internal teams and key stakeholders. Reporting to the Utility Lead, you will support the full lifecycle of schemes—from feasibility through to handover—ensuring utilities works are effectively coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project objectives. This is a critical role that combines technical understanding, stakeholder management and programme oversight. You will contribute to the development of multi‑utility designs, assist in shaping delivery strategies, and help ensure our works maximise value while minimising risk. Responsibilities Creating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as clients, utility companies, and internal and external design teams. Coordinating the documentation required for management of critical UCs relationships on major civil engineering projects from design development to completion. Leading the day‑to‑day liaison with UCs and other key stakeholders, driving efficiency, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risk for Balfour Beatty and the wider project. Obtaining estimates from UCs (in line with the NRSWA C2‑C9 process), working with them and our internal design & delivery teams to challenge the estimates, identify value engineering opportunities and/or risk reduction. Working with design teams to request, coordinate, track, review and present C2 searches, C3 budgets and C4 estimates in a format suitable to the client. End‑to‑end liaison regarding the design and delivery of diversion and new connections works being delivered by Utility Companies. Providing assistance to the BBMU delivery teams on site managing the install of utility works, including weekly reporting and maintaining utility relationships. Assisting in managing a portfolio of strategic relationships across key UCs and across Balfour Beatty to ensure that the Multi‑Utility business is fully recognised and utilised. Supporting Site Manager, Site Engineers and designers as required as the BBMU team grows. Working effectively within internal clients’ organisational structures where required and upholding the Balfour Beatty Group values and behaviours, ensuring the highest standards of safety, sustainability, environmental responsibility, and quality. Qualifications CSCS Card Holder. MS Office proficient and experience with Bluebeam; CAD familiarity preferable. CDM Familiarity. Highly organised and proactive, taking a proactive and autonomous approach to work, including making significant decisions to inform project direction. Experience interfacing with UCs and multiple stakeholders (such as planning and highways authorities) in respect of diversion and new connections works on major construction schemes. Experience chairing meetings. Experience managing and maintaining regular reporting requirements with clients and internal stakeholders. Awareness of the NRSWA protocols and processes in relation to utility assets. Experience in wider organisation process management. Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr