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Utilities Package Manager

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Job Introduction

Reporting directly to the Utility Manager. Required to assist in all aspects of utility/project management responsibilities within one of the three delivery areas. They are to support the Utility Manager in delivering multi-million pound value utility diversions and protection works and as such will manage health & safety, commercial and operation requirements across a number of supply chain partners and the main SCS construction teams.

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.

Role Responsibility

  • Manage the progression of any actions required for the diversion, disconnection or protection of assets with the statutory undertakers for those assets.
  • Assist where required in the day to day project management of all utility works in the work area, assuming an operational management position as part of a team with responsibility for high value supply chain delivery.
  • Manage the integration of planned utility works with the designers to ensure they are designed and planned in a realistic and achievable manner.
  • Actively pursue value engineering opportunities for the works within their sector, championing effective opportunities across the project.
  • Work with the project team to effectively deliver a range of high complexity construction works to safeguard utility assets along the HS2 route.
  • Maintain HS2 and SCS values across the works, reducing waste, emissions and carbon

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Understanding of utility companies, procedures and requirements
  • Understanding of street works and excavations
  • Strong understanding of common software applications, Microsoft, Adobe etc

Desirable

  • Experience in managing utility projects
  • Utility industry expertise, particularly gas or water
  • Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance...

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

SCS Railways

Utilities Package Manager

SCS Railways
London, UK
Permanent

Published on 20/11/2024

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