More about your role

As the Senior Utility Manager, you'll take strategic and operational ownership of all Utility Management activities across the business. You'll work to deliver cost-effective energy solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance, technical reliability, and alignment with Places for People's wider sustainability objectives.

We are recruiting 2 Senior Utility Managers one to specialise in Gas and Heat Networks and the second role to specialise in Electricity 

The Essential Criteria for the role is listed below

• Strong analytical skills and experience with utilities billing systems and cost recovery processes.
• Leadership experience in managing utility operations and working with cross-functional teams.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive savings across utilities management.

You will work primarily from home however on occasions will be required to travel to one of our offices.

More about you

You have in-depth knowledge of gas procurement, Heat Network management, and the associated regulatory landscape, along with a proven track record in negotiating utility contracts and driving operational efficiencies.

The ideal applicant will be detail-oriented and solutions-focused, you bring strong communication and negotiation skills, paired with a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. You thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing multiple priorities while keeping both internal stakeholders and external customers at the heart of your approach.

You will work primarily from home however on occasions will be required to travel to one of our offices.

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: 

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 

• Training and development 

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.