Job Description
Utilities Contract Manager
Slough
Temporary 6 Months+
Full time - Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Utilities Contract Manager to join a Local Authority in Slough, overseeing multi-million-pound energy contracts across a diverse property portfolio.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for managing the council's utilities contracts for electricity, gas, and water across over 6000 properties, streetlighting, and 135 general fund assets.
* Oversee the expenditure of circa £3.5 million across utilities contracts, ensuring billing accuracy and value for money
* Lead the procurement of a new Energy Broker by March 2026, including scope creation, framework identification, and full tender process
* Collect, analyse, and benchmark energy data to support planning, forecasting, and KPI performance monitoring
* Produce and present monthly spend updates and annual business cases for political approval
* Develop and implement energy risk management and mitigation strategies
* Work collaboratively with Housing, Property, and Sustainability teams to keep asset records accurate and ensure contract alignment
* Develop a 5-year energy strategy for the authority
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large and complex public sector energy projects and contracts.
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