Utilities Coordinator
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 accuarate / 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 Area East Permit Controller 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.
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