Utilities Manager

ABOUT US:

LNT Care Developments is the UK’s leading purpose build residential care home developer and constructor. Over 30 years of innovation, within our vertically integrated model, has allowed us to perfect the care home designs. LNT Construction Limited, part of LNT Care Developments.

JOB SUMMARY:

LNT Care Developments is looking for an experienced Utilities Manager to join our Development and Technical team, supporting a growing development programme of up to 30 projects per year.

This is a key front-end development role, responsible for managing electricity, water and permanent fibre connections from pre-exchange land due diligence through to quotation, procurement and order placement, followed by a structured handover to our delivery team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with our Land, Development, Technical, Legal, Commercial and Construction teams, you will:
• Lead pre-exchange utilities due diligence, establishing capacity, connection strategies, indicative costs, lead times and key risks to support land acquisition decisions.
• Work to stringent exchange deadlines, proactively obtaining the information needed to ensure utility matters do not unnecessarily delay site acquisitions.
• Ensure proposed utility solutions are compatible with the site’s legal and land position, including consideration of easements, wayleaves, access rights and third-party land requirements.
• Manage electricity, water and fibre applications, liaising directly with DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, water companies, fibre providers and contractors.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of HV/LV infrastructure, points of connection, substations, capacity and reinforcement requirements.
• Obtain and assess quotations, challenge costs and proposed solutions, and secure the best appropriate commercial outcome for LNT.
• Progress utility packages through to quotation acceptance and order placement, coordinating internal approvals and requirements.
• Complete a comprehensive handover to the delivery team, clearly identifying the agreed solution, programme, legal requirements, outstanding actions and risks.
• Maintain an accurate portfolio-wide utilities tracker, proactively managing priorities, long-lead items and key deadlines.
• Where required, provide additional support to the delivery team, including cover during holidays, absences and periods of increased workload.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience within utilities, utility connections or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of electricity connections and HV/LV infrastructure.
• Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs and other utility providers.
• Good knowledge of water and fibre connection processes.
• Experience taking utility requirements from feasibility through application, quotation and order placement.
• An understanding of utility-related legal requirements, including easements, wayleaves and third-party land.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence challenging costs, programmes and proposed solutions.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver accurate information against demanding deadlines.
• A proactive, persistent and highly organised approach with strong stakeholder-management skills.

WORKING HOURS & LOCATION:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Based in an office environment with occasional site visits.

BENEFITS:

• Free parking on site
• 25 working days holiday per annum – with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
• Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Breakfast and fruit bowl provided daily
• On-site gym
• On-site Café/Bar
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities