Senior Utilities Consultant

Turner & Townsend alinea is currently recruiting for a Senior Utilities Consultant within our Real Estate team to help support our blue-chip real estate and data centre clients, with project values ranging from £millions to £billions. 

Role Summary 

As a Senior Utilities Consultant within Turner & Townsend alinea’s Real Estate team, you will lead the delivery of high-value utilities infrastructure projects across real estate, data centre, and mixed-use developments. This senior position is responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring best-value outcomes, mentoring junior colleagues, and strengthening long-term client relationships. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of utility projects (water, gas, electricity, and telecoms) from concept to completion. 
• Provide strategic cost, procurement, and engineering advice to clients to achieve best value. 
• Manage contractors, consultants, and third parties across multidisciplinary project teams. 
• Oversee feasibility, procurement, and implementation of new utility connections and diversionary works. 
• Attend and lead project meetings, preparing technical and financial reports. 
• Ensure projects remain within scope, programme, and budget constraints. 
• Contribute to development of digital tools and data-led approaches to enhance project delivery. 
• Mentor and support Junior Utilities Consultants and other team members. 
• Maintain the highest standards of professional competence and client service. 

Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience in utilities project management within consultancy or engineering environments. 
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and utility procurement strategies. 
• Capable of managing complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder projects. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to lead client discussions. 
• Confident using digital tools, data models, and reporting platforms. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to lead strategic utility commissions across major UK developments. 
• Collaborative environment promoting innovation and knowledge sharing. 
• Supportive leadership encouraging professional growth and autonomy. 
• Access to leading digital tools and training resources. 
• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements