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Sector: Construction and Building Services

Role: Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The utilities manager reports directly to the utilities senior manager and is responsible for the direction and management of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a utilities contract or work package assigned to them in accordance with the programme schedule and delivery budget. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the project. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest qualities amongst project managers. The role is to provide management to ensure the effective delivery of your utilities scope as part of the overarching civils programme of SZC, whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider project. The utilities manager role is to develop the implementation plan for delivering the utilities scope to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints. The scope consists of new temporary and permanent connections, diversionary and protective measures and monitoring repair and maintenance of utilities (telecommunications, potable water, foul water, natural gas, power including sub-stations) located across several SZC project sites. It includes management of feasibility, design, procurement, and construction of new and existing utility assets together with disconnections, making safe and abandonment of decommissioned utilities.

The project:

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

Our values shape the way we consult:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You'll need to have:

• Demonstrable project management success on delivering utilities (power, natural gas, potable water, foul water, telecommunications) solutions in respect to new connections, disconnections, diversions and protections within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental.
• Working knowledge of service avoidance and safe digging practice, in accordance with HSG 47.
• Demonstrable thorough understanding of utilities Builder Work in Connection (BWIC) and CDM regulations.
• Comfortable in the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary teams made up of designers, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, local authorities and community liaison representatives.
• Ability in making sound decisions based on understanding of project criticality and best for project outcomes.

You'll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the utilities sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• New Roads & Streetworks Act qualification/certification.
• Recognised Utilities Safety Card (EUSR etc) accreditation.
• Recognised National Water Hygiene accreditation.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.