UTILITIES MANAGER Location: DA15 Hendon / Sidcup 440 per day Report to the Head of Environment and SustainabilityThe Utilities Manager is the key point of expertise for utilities management within the Property Services Directorate (PSD). The role is responsible for both strategic and day-to-day operational management of utilities (energy and water) across an estate of approximately 300 properties, with an annual budget of around 30m. This includes managing supplier relationships, validating and approving invoices, ensuring continuity of supply, and supporting statutory and voluntary energy/carbon reporting. The Utilities Manager not only plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of utilities supply but also achieving cost efficiencies and supporting carbon reduction objectives across the estate.The post holder will work closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Commercial, Estates Management) and external suppliers to ensure effective contract management, accurate billing, and compliance with governance requirements.ScopeManage utilities contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with SLAs and resolution of complex queries promptly, ensuring high standards of customer service. This includes maintaining the relationship with Government Procurement Services (GPS) who are responsible for buying energy and managing the energy utilities framework, as well as the various energy and water suppliers.Oversee validation and approval of all utilities invoices (elec