Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

The Utilities Manager will assume responsibility for assisting the Land, Property and Planning Manager in managing utilities for the Scheme on which they have been deployed to facilitate a seamless and efficient delivery of Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works (CBCIW) on-time and within budget. The role holder will oversee the implementation of appropriate structures are put in place to ensure utilities are managed to the satisfaction of the NTA. In addition, the Utilities Manager will coordinate with external utility asset owners where required, facilitating strategic alignment meetings to discuss the impact of Scheme delivery and arranging agreements with these companies on how Schemes will interact with their existing infrastructure.

• Required to have considerable experience in utilities management and carrying out utilities management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value road and / or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity to CBCIW.
• Further demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following is desirable:
  • Delivering engineering solutions and results in dynamic urban environments;
  • Coordinating of utilities and other third party works on construction projects;
  • Managing ducting infrastructure, including coordination of proofing and repair projects;
  • Managing reinstatements of third-party works (e.g. underground telecoms roadworks in national roads);
  • Inspecting third-party roadworks
  • Supervising contractors’ performance to ensure works are undertaken in compliance with contract specifications and all other contractual requirements;
  • Interface management with third parties;
  • Recording the quality of the contractors’ works, including issuing non- conformance notices;
  • Driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards;
  • In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural, engineering or construction sectors;
  • Safety processes and requirements of designing and constructing road projects in a live urban environment;
  • Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of processes and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting; and
  • Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.

It is desirable for the Utilities Manager to possess the following skills:
• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment;
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies;
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team;
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery;
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues;
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills;
• Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective decision making;
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview;
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters; and
• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Required to have a bachelor’s degree in a construction related discipline

Chartered member of a relevant professional body e.g. Chartered Engineer (ICE, IEI or equivalent) is desirable.