Utilities Coordinator

Randstad Cpe London; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Utilities Coordinator to manage utility assets on a major project. Responsibilities include approving work permits, coordinating utility plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of utility regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while ensuring best practices in utility management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CSCS card.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures around multi-utility networks.

Responsibilities

• Approve ‘Permit to Work’ documentation.
• Review and approve plans for ground-breaking activities.
• Coordinate access requirements with service providers.
• Work with Utilities Construction Managers for effective coordination.

Skills

SMSTS qualification

IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services

Strong understanding of Overhead (GS6)

Strong understanding of Underground (HSG47)

Knowledge of Statutory Undertakers’ safety procedures

Understanding of GIS systems

Familiarity with HAUC

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Valid CSCS card

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

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

Required Qualifications

• None