As the portfolio scaled, utilities activity had become fragmented, creating risk around billing accuracy, data integrity and operational oversight. Customer expectations were also rising, with a growing need for more transparent and consistent utilities management. At the same time, the business needed reliable data to underpin solar performance, EV charging and sustainability reporting. The challenge was to move utilities from a reactive, transactional function to a customer focused capability that could deliver real value to stakeholders and support their long term decarbonisation goals.
Utilities Platform
Building a future ready utilities function.
The Challenge
Our Solution
In 2025, we established a dedicated utilities team, bringing governance, supplier management, billing, data assurance and customer interfaces under a single operating model. Built on the principle of getting the basics right, the team delivered stronger financial discipline and clearer visibility across the portfolio from the outset, with value realised within weeks of launch. By aligning utilities to our wider strategic objectives, the platform now provides a scalable foundation for infrastructure led decarbonisation, including solar and EV charging, while improving transparency and confidence for customers.
£3.5m
platform savings realised
Dedicated utilities function
provides clear accountability
Improved data integrity
for reporting and audit
Fair, transparent billing
gives customers confidence
Stronger financial and operational control
enables better cost visibility and decision-making
Enabled decarbonisation at scale
supports delivery of sustainability ambitions