Utilities Coordinator - Rail

London, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

About the role

We are looking for a talented Utilities Coordinator to join our Rail team and work on the successful delivery of the rail works associated with the Sizewell C project.

**Office based (London), until Sizewell Project offices are operational in Suffolk**

What you'll be doing

• Manage utility avoidance and detection surveys processes, maintain database and records of necessary information
• Support the Project Team with technical guidance, site safety and monitor the project's performance in those areas, to maximise efficiency and project delivery
• Coordinate with all parties involved in utility detection and avoidance processes, to the extent required to assure safe and quality delivery, in line with Balfour Beatty Values
• Responsible for compiling, issuing and closing, including quality checks and reviews of Permits in digital and traditional, paper version formats, with production of auditable evidence.
• Lead to raise awareness within Project Team of utility avoidance process, techniques, safe delivery methods and industry best practices.
• Produce and maintain matrix of Team’s utilities / services avoidance competence and training requirements.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Utilities Coordinator in a site-based construction role on major construction Project, in areas such as:
  • Highways and Railways infrastructure
  • Utility diversions
  • Bored concrete piling
  • Reinforced concrete
• Qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent of:
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
  • NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) – Supervisor
  • LA, S1 Certificates (minimum)
  • CAT4+ with data logging and signal generator familiarisation training qualification

** Role requires DBS check and security clearance, in line with nuclear industry standards **

What's on offer

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• Competitive negotiated salary
• Company car
• BB Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies
• Real career progression opportunities
• Access to our referral scheme programme

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com