Utilities Contract Manager

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Utilities Contract Manager

Slough

Temporary 6 Months+

Full time - Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utilities Contract Manager to join a Local Authority in Slough, overseeing multi-million-pound energy contracts across a diverse property portfolio.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for managing the council's utilities contracts for electricity, gas, and water across over 6000 properties, streetlighting, and 135 general fund assets.

• Oversee the expenditure of circa £3.5 million across utilities contracts, ensuring billing accuracy and value for money
• Lead the procurement of a new Energy Broker by March 2026, including scope creation, framework identification, and full tender process
• Collect, analyse, and benchmark energy data to support planning, forecasting, and KPI performance monitoring
• Produce and present monthly spend updates and annual business cases for political approval
• Develop and implement energy risk management and mitigation strategies
• Work collaboratively with Housing, Property, and Sustainability teams to keep asset records accurate and ensure contract alignment
• Develop a 5-year energy strategy for the authority

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large and complex public sector energy projects and contracts.

• Proven experience overseeing energy contracts across multiple assets and contract types
• Demonstrable success in running public sector energy procurement exercises
• Skilled in modelling energy usage and cost data for accuracy and forecasting
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with political stakeholder engagement
• Experience delivering value through contract performance management and energy strategy development

THE CONTRACT

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week office based
• Temporary – 6 months, likely for extension
• The pay range for the role is £550.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £468.88 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested in this role please apply via the link or email [e-mail] or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!