Job Introduction
Construction Manager (Utilities) – London
Join a leading utilities company where innovation, collaboration and service excellence shape everything we do. At Last Mile, we are proud to deliver high-quality solutions across the multi utility sector. As our Project Management team continues to grow, we are looking for a talented Construction Manager (Utilities) to join us and play a key role in our continued success.
As a Construction Manager (Utilities), you will lead, support and influence a team of Project Managers to deliver multi utility projects that meet customer requirements, while maintaining Last Mile’s high standards for safety, cost and quality.
This role is classed remote; however, we are looking for successful candidate to cover the London region.
What’s in it for you as a Construction Manager (Utilities)?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Volunteering Day
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
- Refer a friend incentive
- Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
- Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
- Private medical insurance*
- Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as a Construction Manager (Utilities):
- Lead and support a regional Project Management team to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards.
- Build a consistent team approach by encouraging collaboration, shared ideas and strong team working.
- Promote a strong Health, Safety and Quality culture across all project activity.
- Monitor commercial and financial performance, ensuring regular reporting and effective use of Last Mile systems.
- Maintain clear communication with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Support team development through regular one-to-one reviews, HR responsibilities, customer meetings and continuous improvement activity.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Electrical bias experience with strong DNO/IDNO industry experience
- Previous track record of managing and delivering on multiple projects and the related financial performance
- A good understanding of the new connection utility industry
Qualifications
- Managing Health and Safety qualification e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH
- HNC e.g. In an Engineering discipline, ideally Electrical & Electronic engineering
- Business leadership/management qualification (desirable)
- Previous utility-based skill qualifications
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Construction Manager (Utilities)? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us:
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.
With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.
With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.
Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
