Utilities Coordinator

Job Introduction

Skillset: Engineering Survey Techniques, Utilities detection and mark-up using EM & GPR, Utilities.

Job location: Based in North Acton

Accessible by public transport? Yes

Working hours: Weekdays or as required (weekend work possible)

Contract: Permanent

​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

The Utilities Survey Engineer position will focus primarily on assisting or carrying out PAS 128 Mark-ups for utilities site teams carrying out Utilities works on behalf of SCS Railways Utilities team. This is a critical role to ensure that the health and safety of the excavations team is safe guarded against utility strikes. The role will require sufficient knowledge of non-invasive survey techniques such as EM (Electro Magnetic) and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar). The role will also include assisting in the verification of datasets on our GIS System to remove any duplicate datasets, checks of service markings, assist with recording Uncharted and newly installed utilities to feed back into the permit to dig system. There will also maybe be a requirement for Topographical surveys, setting out, primary and secondary control, Photogrammetry assistance and CAD updates. You will also be required to carry out CAT & Genny assessments on excavation teams to assess their competency on using such equipment, where specified by the Permit Controller, SCS Construction team or yourself. There will also be a requirement to train/educate excavation teams in the use of PAS128 and it's relevance and importance of its use on a large construction project such as HS2.

This role will cover the following areas:

Design:

• Feasibility surveys onsite to assist with new route designs.
• Setting out both primary & secondary control

Construction

• Onsite utility mark-ups for permit to dig to PAS128 standard and maintained in accordance with the SCS avoidance of underground and overhead services document - 1MC03-SCJ-HS-PRO-S001-000024
• Being familiar with all aspects of activities on site which involves any ‘breaking of ground activity’
• 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 - 1MC03-SCJ-HS-TEM-S001-000005
• Signing of permit to dig detailing utilities located & any unlocated & further investigation requirements.
• Continual site checks to ensure service markings are clearly visible along with any exclusion zones.
• Onsite investigation with any unchartered utilities located.
• Utility surveys to PAS128 standards.
• Topographical/setting out surveys.
• Assist in the validation PAS128 Datasets.
• Laser scan surveys.
• Levelling surveys.
• Photogrammetry/as-built surveys.
• Processing of information & CAD updates.
• On-site training and assessments for Cat Scan users.

The Ideal Candidate

• QCF level 5 Utility Mapping and Surveying (essential)
• Thorough understanding of Statutory Undertaker plant protection guidance including Thames Water, Affinity Water, Cadent Gas, UKPN, SSEN and Telecoms (essential)
• Experience of working on large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure project (essential)
• 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
• Be proficient in the use of Autocad
• Proactive and effective communicator (essential)
• Street Works Qualification
• Experience in photogrammetry techniques (desired)
• Relevant CSCS Card (desirable)

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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