Senior Utility Manager

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why? When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

• Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Utility Manager to join our team on a secondment basis, supporting our client based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• This position is responsible for overseeing utility coordination, protection, relocation, and integration activities across major civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• We envisage success in this role to include;
• Lead and manage all utility-related activities across assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with utility authorities, service providers, and stakeholders for approvals, relocations, and protection of existing services
• Oversee utility investigations, mapping, and verification to ensure accuracy of existing infrastructure data
• Manage utility design reviews and ensure constructability and compliance with project specifications
• Ensure timely identification and resolution of utility clashes and constraints in coordination with design and construction teams
• Monitor utility diversion and protection works to ensure they are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Liaise with contractors and consultants to ensure proper planning and execution of utility works
• Maintain records of utility status, approvals, and progress for reporting purposes
• Identify risks related to utilities and implement mitigation strategies
• Support project teams during planning, design, and construction phases to ensure seamless utility integration
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff where required

Qualifications

• To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

Other Requirements

• Must have experience in utilities management within an engineering consultancy environment, specifically supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in coordinating with utility authorities in the UAE (e.g., water, electricity, telecom, sewerage).
• Proven experience in a senior or managerial role overseeing utility works on large-scale projects.
• Solid understanding of utility design, relocation, protection, and coordination processes.
• Familiarity with local authority regulations and approval processes in Abu Dhabi.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and coordination tools.