Job Introduction
Reporting to The Utility Manager will be responsible for developing and leading the utility works delivery with the Area utilities team for up to 2 Work packages having accountability for the delivery of the works with regards to safety, cost, programme and technical assurance.
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

• Add valuable utility experience to the Utilities delivery, responsibilities of which including but not limited to:
• Managing new temporary and/or permanent supply connections.
• Managing the disconnection/abandoning existing utility services.
• Managing the diversion of existing utility assets.
• Managing the protection of existing utility assets.
• Managing the output from Design and providing constructability expertise throughout the design phase.
• Input into Core procurement e.g. technical/programme reviews of supply chain submissions.
• Facilitate and ensure the close out of actions from supply chain audits
• Implement and maintain the SCS Safety, Health, Environment, Welfare, and Quality Minimum standards throughout the Central utilities team and supply chain.
• Implement and maintain SCS Environmental Management and Sustainability strategies as part of the delivery of SCS Utilities Works (HS2 Undertaking and Assurances, HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements EMR’s, HS2 Code of Construction Practice COCP). Ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
• Work with the Utility Delivery lead (Core) and Utility Manager (area) to coordinate both design and construction programming of all assets across the HS2 south route. Overseeing the programme development and planning of utilities works for the Area
• Notify all anticipated change, highlight risk and opportunities to the SCS Area and Core utilities team as part of the management of the SCS Utilities scope. Work as a collective team to Maintain the Utility Asset Register (UAR) and update the requirements in line with the progression of the HS2 Programme.
• Work with Design House (SCS Design Partner for Lot S1 &S2) to ensure all works that impact utilities are managed and developed in a holistic manner to enable sequencing plans to be produced and accurate designs to inform pricing activities, assist in design of temporary works associated to utilities.
• Actively pursue value engineering opportunities for the works within their sector, championing effective opportunities across the project.
• Maintain HS2 and SCS values across the works, reducing waste, emissions, and carbon.

The Ideal Candidate

• Understanding of the delivery Contestable Utilities Work and associated Non-Contestable Utilities Work. Ideally in all sectors: Gas, Water, Electricity, Telecoms, Sewerage and Drainage.
• Understanding of New Roads and Streets Works Act (NRSWA), Water Industry Act, Electricity Act
• Understanding of Utility companies, procedures, and handover requirements for works done as a Lloyds Registered ICP/IGT/Self Lay Organization.
• Understanding of street works, liaison with Local Boroughs/Highway Authority.
• Understanding of NEC Contract terms and Conditions.
• Understanding of planning tools and software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and their influence on the NEC Contract.
• CSCS Card

• Add valuable utility experience to the Utilities delivery, responsibilities of which including but not limited to:
• Managing new temporary and/or permanent supply connections.
• Managing the disconnection/abandoning existing utility services.
• Managing the diversion of existing utility assets.
• Managing the protection of existing utility assets.
• Managing the output from Design and providing constructability expertise throughout the design phase.
• Input into Core procurement e.g. technical/programme reviews of supply chain submissions.
• Facilitate and ensure the close out of actions from supply chain audits
• Implement and maintain the SCS Safety, Health, Environment, Welfare, and Quality Minimum standards throughout the Central utilities team and supply chain.
• Implement and maintain SCS Environmental Management and Sustainability strategies as part of the delivery of SCS Utilities Works (HS2 Undertaking and Assurances, HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements EMR’s, HS2 Code of Construction Practice COCP). Ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
• Work with the Utility Delivery lead (Core) and Utility Manager (area) to coordinate both design and construction programming of all assets across the HS2 south route. Overseeing the programme development and planning of utilities works for the Area
• Notify all anticipated change, highlight risk and opportunities to the SCS Area and Core utilities team as part of the management of the SCS Utilities scope. Work as a collective team to Maintain the Utility Asset Register (UAR) and update the requirements in line with the progression of the HS2 Programme.
• Work with Design House (SCS Design Partner for Lot S1 &S2) to ensure all works that impact utilities are managed and developed in a holistic manner to enable sequencing plans to be produced and accurate designs to inform pricing activities, assist in design of temporary works associated to utilities.
• Actively pursue value engineering opportunities for the works within their sector, championing effective opportunities across the project.
• Maintain HS2 and SCS values across the works, reducing waste, emissions, and carbon