Underground Utility Project Manager

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Underground Utility Project Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Underground Utility Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects. This role will involve managing projects from initial planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, specialist contractors, suppliers and stakeholders across a range of underground utility schemes. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, sound technical knowledge and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver underground utility projects in accordance with agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
  • Coordinate site investigations, surveys, design reviews, permits, traffic management and construction activities.
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams, ensuring compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, costs, risks, changes and resource requirements, providing regular reports to senior stakeholders.
  • Build effective relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory undertakers and other project partners.
  • Ensure all works comply with current health and safety, environmental and utility industry regulations.
  • Identify and resolve technical, commercial and programme issues promptly and effectively.
  • Oversee testing, commissioning, reinstatement, documentation and final handover of completed works.

About you

You will have proven experience managing underground utility, civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally involving water, gas, electricity, telecommunications or drainage networks. A relevant qualification in project management, civil engineering, construction or a related discipline would be advantageous.

You should be confident interpreting drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documentation, with a strong understanding of construction methods and project controls. Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills are essential, together with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

This position offers the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects, with professional development and progression available for the right candidate. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites may be required.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 02/11/2026
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