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. Proven...