About The Role:
We are proud to be delivering civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We’re seeking to recruit a Utilities Coordinator to join our team.
This role is responsible for the approval of ‘Permit to Work’ documentation and the protection of utility assets within a designated section of the project. The Utilities Coordinator will work independently from the Construction and Utilities teams to ensure that utility-owner plans, service drawings (GIS), and ‘As-Built’ records are accurate, up to date, and readily available to the construction teams to support all works involving utilities.
The Utilities Coordinator will review and approve all plans involving ground-breaking activities, ensuring that works are planned in accordance with relevant standards for Breaking Ground Activities and Utility Detection. They will support the site teams to achieve safe and compliant delivery of all works in the utilities sphere, while promoting best practice in utility management.
This position will also serve as a key point of contact with service providers, coordinating access requirements and addressing any issues that arise on site.
Additionally, the Utilities Coordinator will work closely with the Utilities Construction Managers to ensure effective coordination of incoming ‘As-Built’ information, ensuring it is recorded and managed in line with company policies.
About The Candidate:
Key Skills and Qualifications:
SMSTS qualification
IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, EUSR, or NVQ equivalent
Strong understanding of Overhead (GS6) and Underground (HSG47) procedures, as well as constraints when working around multi-utility networks
Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers’ safety and control procedures
Understanding of GIS systems
Familiarity with HAUC, the HS2 Act, Self-Lay processes, Assurance & PPAs, and Utility Regulations, to effectively manage design, construction, and connection works with Statutory Undertakers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must hold a valid CSCS card
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicl
Back to searchUtilities Coordinator
Morson Edge
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 25 days
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0TF, England
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Utilities Coordinator involves overseeing the approval of 'Permit to Work' documentation and protecting utility assets on a high-speed rail project in the UK.
- Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in utility management and hold qualifications such as SMSTS and IOSH.
- Responsibilities include ensuring accurate utility plans and service drawings are available for construction teams, as well as reviewing plans for ground-breaking activities.
- The position requires strong communication skills and familiarity with GIS systems, utility regulations, and safety procedures.
- The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the position in ensuring safe and compliant utility management.
