Utilities Coordinator

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Southam CP, Aylesbury, Wendover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company involved in the HS2 project is seeking a Utilities Coordinator responsible for managing utility assets and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications such as SMSTS and IOSH, along with strong communication skills. Join a collaborative culture committed to community improvement and environmental protection.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Responsibilities

• Responsible for approval of 'Permit to Works' and utility asset protection.
• Review and approve plans to break ground; ensure utilities work compliance.
• Coordinate with service providers and manage 'As-Built' information.

Skills

SMSTS

IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services

Understanding of Overhead and Underground procedures

Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers' safety processes

Understanding of GIS

Knowledge of Utility Regulations

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We are seeking to recruit a Utilities Coordinator to join our team.

This position holder will be responsible for the approval of ‘Permit to Works’ and the protection of utility assets within a sector of the EKFB works on the HS2 project. The Utilities Coordinator will work independently of the Construction team and existing utilities teams to ensure that utility-Owner plans, service drawings (GIS), and ‘As Built’ records are current and available to support all utility-related works.

The Utilities Coordinator will review and approve all plans to break ground, ensuring that works are planned in accordance with the ‘Breaking Ground Activities and Utility Detection Standard’. They will support site teams in achieving compliant and safe utility works, while adhering to EKFB’s Underground and Overhead Services guidelines. The Utilities Coordinator will also act as a point of contact with service providers for coordination and issue resolution on site.

Additionally, the Utilities Coordinator will liaise with Utilities Construction Managers to ensure effective coordination of incoming ‘As-Built’ information, capturing it in accordance with EKFB policies.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture combining expertise from Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman, and BAM Nuttall. We have extensive experience in designing, constructing, operating, financing, and maintaining railway networks, including high-speed rail projects like HS2.

Our scope includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges, and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to community improvement, environmental protection, and providing employment opportunities.

If you want to be part of our innovative and collaborative culture, please apply today.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB's track record includes projects like Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey Gateway, and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High-Speed Rail link.

We promote inclusiveness and equality of opportunity, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Please contact us if you need support during the application process.

Note: Your CV may be shared with joint venture partners involved in this project.

Pre-employment checks include references, ID verification, right to work, and possibly additional checks. Security clearance (BPSS) will be required as part of onboarding.

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About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• SMSTS
• IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services or EUSR or NVQ Equivalent
• Understanding of Overhead (GS6) and Underground (HSG47) procedures around multi-utilities
• Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers' safety and control processes
• Understanding of GIS
• Knowledge of HAUC, HS2 Act, Self-lay process, Assurance & PPA, Utility Regulations for project management involving Statutory Undertakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills