Utilities Coordinator

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture company in North Acton is seeking a Utilities Coordinator. This role involves managing ground-breaking activities, ensuring compliance with utility standards, and coordinating with the excavation team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the utilities industry and a valid NVQ level 5 in utility mapping. Responsibilities include advising on permit processes, conducting site inspections, and maintaining accurate service information. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of NVQ level 5 in utility mapping and surveying.
• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Familiar with the utilities industry standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist site utility surveyors with utility mark ups to PAS128 standard.
• Ensure accurate information is given to the excavation team.
• Inspect works regularly to follow permit to disturb ground processes.
• Approve permits in absence of the Permit Controller.

Skills

Familiar with cable detection equipment

Excellent knowledge of safe working methods

Communication skills

Understanding of PAS128 and coding system

Proficient in AutoCAD

Education

NVQ level 5 in utility mapping and surveying

Job description

Location:
London - North Acton, United Kingdom

Contact type:
Permanent

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits package

Job reference:
scsrail/TP/76/3797

Job introduction

SCS is recruiting for the position of utilities coordinator for Tunnels Routeway.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role responsibility

• Being familiar with all aspects of activities on site which involves any ‘breaking of ground activity’
• Assisting the site utility surveyor with the utility mark ups on site as and when required to PAS128 standard
• Ensuring that services are marked up and maintained in accordance with the SCS avoidance of underground and overhead services document.
• Ensuring that the excavation team have the most accurate / up to date information provided to them
• Briefing the work force on the presence of any services which are within their designated works area including any exclusion zones which are in force and any additional control measures as detailed in the permit to disturb ground.
• Assisting with the updating of the services model
• Inspecting the works on a regular basis to ensure the permit to disturb ground process is being followed and adhered to, and if not satisfied with the control measures in place stop the works until satisfied that works can proceed safely
• Approving permits to disturb ground as the ‘authorised person’ in the absence of Permit Controller
• Report to Tunnels utilites Compliance Manager for any necessary advice and support when required

The ideal candidate

• Familiar with the use of cable detection equipment including RD8100 and ground penetrating radar with a minimum qualification of NVQ level 5 in utility mapping and surveying
• Previously undertaken a similar role elsewhere and have excellent knowledge of safe working methods and procedures around services
• Experience with working in the utilities industry and be familiar with standards, practices and procedures
• Has excellent communication skills and be able to deliver briefings to work force
• Has a good understanding of PAS128 and the coding system
• Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London - North Acton
NW10
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact.

Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams.

We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

1. Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
2. If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
3. We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
4. If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
5. Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
6. Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

• Location: London - North Acton, United Kingdom
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package
• Job reference: scsrail/TP/76/3797

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