Utilities Manager

Utilities Manager

Location: Home based with national travel. (Midlands Based)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + car/car allowance
Type: Full time, Permanent

Mainstay Recruitment is currently seeking a Utilities Manager for an organisation dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of critical facilities. As a Utilities Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation and operation of utility metering projects nationwide, directly supporting our clients in understanding energy consumption, reducing costs, and achieving carbon reduction objectives.

The suitable candidate will be prepared to be on the road 3 days out of 5, travelling to multiple sites across the country.

Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of metering projects within defined timeframes and budgets, as the Utilities Manager.
Establish and maintain relationships with metering consultants and contractors to support net-zero carbon initiatives, overseeing this aspect as the Utilities Manager.
Develop and manage Framework Agreements for metering rollout and data collation, a key responsibility of the Utilities Manager.
Conduct feasibility studies and designs through subcontractor networks, with oversight from the Utilities Manager.
Provide technical support on metering technologies to internal and external stakeholders, as directed by the Utilities Manager.
Champion the use of metering technologies across the company through case studies and sharing successes, a primary focus of the Utilities Manager.
Deliver progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, led by the Utilities Manager.
Develop pipeline and financial forecasts for metering projects under the guidance of the Utilities Manager.
Ensure appropriate work plans and budgets are in place to achieve programme deliverables, managed by the Utilities Manager.
Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and mitigate programme risks, a critical responsibility of the Utilities Manager.
Manage costs and stakeholder expectations through effective communication and commercial decisions, overseen by the Utilities Manager. 
 
Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in Building/Civil Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering e.g HNC/D level qualification.
Proven experience in delivering metering projects and managing metering implementation, a key requirement for the role of Utilities Manager.
Expertise in metering technologies and meter data collection, essential for the Utilities Manager position.
Strong stakeholder management skills, a competency crucial for success as Utilities Manager.
Ability to plan, direct, control, and report on activities, a core skillset for the Utilities Manager role.
Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel, Word, CAFM, Teams, and SharePoint, necessary for the Utilities Manager role.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, a requirement for the Utilities Manager position. 
If you are ready to embark on an exciting career journey, we invite you to apply now for the Utilities Manager role