Utilities Coordinator

Carmichael are seeking an experienced utilities coordinator to join the team based in Chipping Warden.

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

The Utilities Coordinator will review and approve all plans to break ground and ensure works are being planned in accordance with the ‘Breaking Ground Activities and Utility Detection Standard’.

They will support the site teams in achieving a fully compliant and safe delivery of all works in the utilities sphere while striving for best practice in all matters related to utilities - including ensuring compliance with Underground and Overhead Services guidelines. 

The Utilities Coordinator will act as a point of contact with services providers for coordination of access requirements or if issues on site.

The Utilities Coordinator will liaise with the Utilities Construction Managers to ensure that there is effective coordination of incoming ‘As-Built’ information and this is captured in accordance with policies.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

SMSTS
IOSH Avoiding Danger form Underground Services or EUSR or NVQ Equivalent
Understanding of Overhead (GS6) and Underground (HSG47) procedures and constraints in working around of multi-utility’s.
Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers safety and control procures  
Understanding of GIS
HAUC, HS2 Act, Self lay process, Assurance & PPAs, Utility Regulations to inform project management of various design, construction and connection works with Statutory Undertakers.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)