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Our client is a leading housing provider, known for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities. As they continue to grow, they are looking to augment their technical team with an experienced Utilities Coordinator.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working with a utilities contractor or a recognised house builder, looking to step into a role with greater autonomy and impact. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will manage all aspects of utility coordination across a range of residential development sites.You will be a self-sufficient and detail-oriented professional, confident working independently while collaborating across departments and liaising with external utility providers, contractors, and legal teams. Key ResponsibilitiesDisconnections & Diversions: Coordinate disconnections, diversions, and off-site works with relevant utility providers.New Service Arrangements: Arrange new utility services including:Service trench and layout coordinationMeter arrangements (1-Phase, 3-Phase, CT Metering)EV charging pointsTemporary Builders Supplies (TBS)Water, gas, electricity, and telecoms (Openreach, Hyperoptic)Design & Procurement:Obtain and review quotations and tenders for utility worksCoordinate design approvals: confirm service routes, meter locations, points of connection (POC), order of build, and infrastructure placement (e.g. comms chambers, easements)Documentation & Legal:Provide sites with complete utility service filesLiaise with solicitors to manage and complete legal agreements, including easementsProject Coordination:Organise pre-site start utility meetingsApply for MPANs and MPRNs; register services with relevant meter suppliersSet up and manage meter contracts for LLs, EVs, and TBS; arrange contract renewals and disconnections as neededCoordinate remedial works for adoptionCross-Team Support:Work closely with Customer Services, Estates, and AccountsSupport the Land and Planning team with utility-related input for new site feasibilityAssist Site Managers with on-site utility issues and attend meetings where necessaryFinance & Admin:Ensure utility-related invoices are processed and paid in a timely mannerExperience & Skills RequiredBackground in construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects is essentialExperience working with electricity, gas, water, and telecoms providersFamiliarity with utility design, installation, and connection processesKnowledge of land and planning regulations relating to utilitiesHands-on experience with arranging disconnections, diversions, and new connectionsUnderstanding of MPANs (electricity), MPRNs (gas), and meter registrationsKnowledge of single-phase, three-phase, and CT metering, plus EV infrastructureAbility to read and interpret utility drawings, site plans, and easementsStrong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills