Utilities Co-ordinator

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Utilities Co-ordinator to support works on the Tunnels Routeway. The Utilities Co-ordinator will play a key role in ensuring safe management of underground and overhead services across all activities involving ground disturbance.

The role requires close collaboration with site teams, surveyors and management to ensure works are planned and delivered in full compliance with relevant standards, procedures and permits.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all site activities involving any breaking of ground.
• Assist the Site Utility Surveyor with utility marking on site as required, in accordance with PAS128 standards.
• Ensure all services are clearly marked and maintained in line with the Avoidance of Underground and Overhead Services Procedure (1MC03-SCJ-HS-PRO-S001-000024).
• Ensure excavation teams are provided with the most accurate and up-to-date utility information at all times.
• Brief the workforce on the presence of utilities within their designated work areas, including exclusion zones and any additional control measures identified within the Permit to Disturb Ground (1MC03-SCJ-HS-TEM-S001-000005).
• Assist with the ongoing updating and maintenance of the services model.
• Regularly inspect works to ensure the Permit to Disturb Ground process is being followed and adhered to.
• Stop works where control measures are deemed inadequate and only allow works to recommence once satisfied that activities can proceed safely.
• Escalate issues and seek guidance from the Tunnels Routeway Utilities Compliance Manager as required.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Proven experience in a similar utilities’ coordination role within major infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work around underground and overhead services.
• Minimum qualification of NVQ Level 5 in Utility Mapping and Surveying.
• Proficient in the use of cable detection equipment, including RD8100 and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Sound understanding of PAS128, including the associated coding system.
• Experience working within the utilities industry, with knowledge of relevant standards, practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and effective briefings to the workforce.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCA

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