Job Description

About the roleJoin Our Team as a Deputy Utilities Coordinator - M25 London Orbital Motorway ProjectWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Utilities Coordinator to join one of Europe's most dynamic highway projects: the M25 London Orbital Motorway, managed by Connect Plus Services (CPS).This role offers flexibility to work from our offices in either Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford.CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, entrusted with operating and maintaining the M25-the busiest section of motorway in Europe. With over 3100 million of annual investment in the highway infrastructure, this project is unlike any other, offering unmatched challenges and opportunities in highways engineering.Whether you are advancing your career in Highways or looking for your next professional challenge, this is the place to be.What you'll be doingAs the Deputy Utility Coordinator, you will support the Utilities Coordinator with the review and approval of all plans to break ground and ensure works are being planned in accordance with the Balfour Beatty Avoiding Danger from Services policy, HSG47 and GS6.You'll also support the site teams in achieving a fully compliant and safe delivery of all works in the utilities sphere while striving for best practice in all matters related to utilities.Key Responsibilities:

• Permitting & Compliance: Manage and support the permitting approval process, ensuring adherence to the Permit To Break Ground (PTBG) system.

• Utility Surveys: Conduct utility surveys with operational teams to develop safe methodologies of work.

• Site Support: Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with PTBG processes and provide guidance on safe practices.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with utility owners and internal teams to address approvals, unforeseen issues, and improve processes.

• Training & Best Practice: Engage with site teams to enhance training requirements and improve breaking ground processes.

• Administration: Assist the Utilities Coordinator with responding to asset inquiries and maintaining necessary documentation.

Working arrangements:This role will involve travel across the M25 network and a company van and fuel card will be provided.Who we're looking forWhat we are Looking For:We're seeking a proactive professional with experience in construction works interfacing with utilities, who can communicate effectively and drive compliance.Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Driving License: Full, clean UK driving license (B/B1).

• Certifications: NRSWA - Supervisor qualification.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of statutory safety procedures, utility drawings, and PAS-128/256 standards.

• Expertise: Experience with GS6 and HSG47 guidelines for overhead and underground utilities.

• IT Proficiency: Competence in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much morexe2x80xa6About usConnect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.Diversity and inclusionAt 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, visitTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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: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:

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