Utilities Manager

Principal Utilities Engineer/Manager - Sustainability

Location: Southampton

We are looking for an experienced Principal Utilities Engineer/Utilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical utilities across a UK manufacturing environment. You will drive utility performance, energy efficiency, sustainability, compliance and site resilience, while acting as UK Electrical Duty Holder and Senior Electrical Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Lead reliable provision and optimisation of utilities including water, electricity, gas, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water and process systems.
• Identify and deliver improvements that reduce cost, consumption and emissions while improving resilience and supporting future growth.
• Maintain electrical safety and compliance across UK manufacturing sites as Electrical Duty Holder and Senior Electrical Authority.
• Produce utility usage, cost saving, compliance and sustainability reports for internal stakeholders and external obligations including ESOS.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, EHS, production, finance, vendors and leadership teams to deliver continuous improvement.
• Coach technical staff and promote safe, efficient utility use across operations.

Travel

• Regular travel between Hampshire sites, with occasional off-site meetings, conferences or vendor visits.

About you

• Strong experience in utilities, facilities management or engineering
• Proven ability to improve utility performance using data, technology, process optimisation and stakeholder engagement.
• Electrical safety and compliance expertise, ideally across multi-site operations.
• Experience leading projects, managing budgets, working with contractors and supporting technical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in facilities management, utility operations or a related field.
• Engineering, facilities management or related qualification preferred.
• Project management and electrical safety certification would be preferred.

What we offer

A competitive package including bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday, pension, wellbeing support and learning and development opportunities.