Utilities Coordinator

Job Introduction

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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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 our 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

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role