Department: Technical
Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire
Description
Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve.
We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills and know-how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs.
At the heart of everything we do Is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.
The role
The Utilities Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of utilities provision across developments, including new connections, diversions, disconnections, metering, legal processes, and ongoing support to site and office teams. This role ensures the timely and efficient delivery of utilities services in line with project requirements, whilst maintaining strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, external providers, and legal representatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all disconnections, diversions, and off-site works.
- Arrange new services requirements including service trenches, landlord (LL) requirements, meter arrangements (single-phase, three-phase, CT meters), EV charging arrangements, meter locations, TBS requirements, and utilities across water, gas, electricity, and communications (e.g., Openreach, Hyperoptic).
- Obtain quotations and manage tender processes for utility works.
- Arrange and secure design approvals, confirming routes, meter locations, points of connection (POC), build sequence, and infrastructure placement (e.g., comms chambers, easements).
- Provide comprehensive service files to site teams.
- Work with solicitors to arrange and complete legal agreements and documentation relating to utilities.
- Organise pre-site start meetings with relevant parties.
- Arrange MPANs and MPRNs, and register with meter suppliers.
- Manage meter contracts (including LLs, EV, TBS), renewals, and disconnections as required.
- Oversee remedial works required for adoption of services.
- Liaise with customer services, estates, and accounts teams to support operational requirements.
- Support land and planning teams with utility-related information for potential new sites.
- Assist site teams with escalations and attend site meetings as required.
- Coordinate and process utility invoices, ensuring timely payment in line with company procedures.
Experience Required
- Strong knowledge of utility connections (water, gas, electricity, telecoms) and metering arrangements.
- Experience in coordinating with utility providers, solicitors, and contractors.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good commercial awareness with experience in quotations, tenders, and invoice processing.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments.
Why join us?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
- Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
- Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
- Private pension plan.
- Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm. 
