Our client a major JV delivering the £965m Chilterns Tunnels and Colne Valley Viaduct main works civils contract by HS2.
This is a key section of Phase One of the HS2 high-speed rail network between London and Birmingham.
They require a Utilities Engineer to join their team. The role will be based out near Uxbridge & Maple Cross. This is a PERMANENT role.
You will be responsible for monitoring the successful delivery of all Stats diversions and new installations. They will also manage trial holes, permit- to-digs and service records for the project
Responsibilities:
The Utilities Engineer and Permits will be responsible for:
Ensuring the successful delivery of all Stats diversions and New Installations:
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Ensure all Stat Diversions and New Stats Infrastructure has accurate as built drawings which are communicated to the designers and updated on the main construction drawings
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Attend and record minutes of Weekly Meetings with Utility Companies
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Ensure utilities contractors are attending site and completing works in line with the main contract programme.
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Ensure Traffic Management requirements for Utility Supplier is either accounted for in the Align Traffic Management Plan or provided for by Utility Supplier Contractor
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Update site team during regular site meetings of progress with Utility Suppliers
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Produce allocation sheets and diary information of Utility Contractors attendance/progress
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Be the point of contact on site in charge Utility Contractors- (ie Safe Systems of Work)
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Ensure all self-delivered utilities works have approved RAMS and ITP’s in place prior to works commencing.
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Ensure all works are installed in accordance with the relevant ITP
Managing trial holes, permit-to-digs and service records:
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Advise site team of standoff distances and proximity to Stats
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Ensure As built Drawings for all services are completed and included within the Health & Safety File
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Competent at Genny & CAT scanning to support engineers with service detection. Including mentoring to improve scanning techniques on site
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Signoff Permits-to-dig, Permits to work near overhead utilities
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Manage and update composite service drawings
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Manage and update trial hole records
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Complying with all Company’s Policies and Procedures
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Undertaking other such reasonable duties appropriate to the role
Skills & Experience:
Mandatory
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Experience working on site with teams using “safe digging practices”
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Basic knowledge of all utilities (Gas, Water, Electricity, Communication cables, Drainage)
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SMSTS and Must be independent of construction team, plus:
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IOSH Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, or,
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EUSR Service Avoidance, or,
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NVQ Level 2 in Utility Avoidance & Buried Services
Desirable