Utilities Agent

If you are an experienced Utilities professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Experienced in managing teams, and managing subcontractors.
• Strong stakeholder skills and a meticulous approach to records and assurance.
• Strong health and safety culture.
• Experience with cost monitoring and cost control, alongside risk management and change control.

Training & Qualifications

• CSCS.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Experience in working with utilities.
• EUSR accreditation.
• First Aid at Work.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a landmark clean-water infrastructure scheme that also involves significant highway and access infrastructure works to support the permanent scheme and temporary construction logistics. This presents a significant opportunity to deliver the utilities scope of work within a nationally significant infrastructure programme under a Tier 1 design and build contractor.

As Utilities Agent, you'll be the front line lead for packages of utility work-coordinating permits, TM, site supervision and quality, and ensuring the supply chain meets safety and technical requirements. The utilities agent role is a hands on package leadership and interface management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as principal site contact with asset owners and highways authorities; ensure subcontractors comply with NRSWA/HAUC processes.
• Enforce HSG47 and Permit to Dig: planning, locating/identifying services, and safe excavation methods.
• Ensures surveys meet PAS128 quality levels; verify records and ensure that all information is captured and maintained within the live utility register.
• Manages subcontractors' RAMS, ITPs and records; maintain daily diaries, progress updates and change notes. Ensure that all persons, plant, equipment and materials are in accordance with the project specifications.
• Manage all utilities interfaces, including client, third parties and all internal delivery teams.
• Deliver the works in line with the budget to build. Support with the development of forecasts, and work with the commercial team to provide accurate cost monitoring.
• Ensure the work complies with all permits/agreements with asset owners and local highway authorities.
• Work with the Engineering team to feed into the design requirements.
• Work with the consents team to ensure that all the Planning obligations have been discharged prior to commencement and are continually met throughout the delivery.

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website .

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

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STRABAG UK Limited

Highways Agent

STRABAG UK Limited