Utilities Protection Manager in West Midlands, United Kingdom
Utilities Protection Manager
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Job number:
BBV02137
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Company/Division:
HS2
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Career area:
Operational Specialists
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Country:
UK
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Location:
UK, West Midlands, Lichfield
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Contract type:
Permanent
About the role
Balfour Beatty VINCI have an exciting opportunity for a Utilities Protection Manager to join the team working on HS2 and lead the Sub-Lot Utilities Protection Team
What you'll be doing
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
- Implement effective control measures to ensure that the BBV Avoidance of Underground & Overhead Services procedure, HS2s Requirements for Working around Major Utilities & Achieving Best Practice in Service Avoidance, and HSG47 are followed across site.
- Lead the Utilities Protection Team in ensuring that all protection measures are adhere to and there is a good understanding of those across all internal stakeholders, including AoD process and plant protection.
- Implement a specific regime of regular on-site utilities safety inspections and ensure that recommended courses of action as identified are implemented.
- Lead and/or support any incident investigations as required and in collaboration with the H&S and teams involved.
- Be the representative of the sub-lot in front of the SUs Plant Protection Teams and support the Utilities Protection and other BBV teams in any interactions with them
- Oversee the implementation of any new policies or updates related to Service Avoidance and Utilities Protection.
- Participate and collaborate with the Service Avoidance Group regarding any policies and practices for Service Avoidance and Utilities Detection
- Raise awareness within the Sub Lot Teams relating to working in the vicinity of services.
- Ensure the team keeps up-to-date records for example inspections, works permits and briefings.
- Be responsible for the team budget, costs & cost allocation. Participate in BUF updates.
Who we're looking for
- SMSTS
- Relevant CSCS and EUSR Cards
- Previous experience in similar role
- Previous experience in management
- Comprehensive understanding of PAS128 and PAS256 standards
- Comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices, specifically regarding utilities detection and service avoidance.
- Good computer competence (E-mail, MS word, excel & intranet)
- Understanding of Engineering principles
Why work for us
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2.
We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground-breaking project.
Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.
Flexible working: Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.
Disability confident: We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.
About us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long-established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond.
In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure.
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