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Crossings and Utilities Manager
Costain Group PLC. Lead and manage the Crossings and Utilities function across the programme .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and utility management strategies, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards such as HSG47 and CDM Regulations. Proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects while ensuring health, safety, and quality performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Utility Management StrategyTrenchless TechnologyCivil EngineeringStakeholder EngagementSMSTS Qualification
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Hard Skills
Utility ManagementTrenchless TechnologyCrossings DeliveryProgramme ManagementTechnical Drawing InterpretationRisk AssessmentMethod Statement ReviewConstruction MethodologiesAsset Protection AgreementsUtility Performance Measures
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
GISBIM/CAD SystemsFME
Certifications & Qualifications
SMSTS QualificationTemporary Works Coordinator (TWC)NEBOSH Construction CertificateIOSH Qualification
Industry Keywords
HSG47CDM RegulationsPAS128PAS256Civil EngineeringInfrastructure ProjectsUtility DiversionsThird-Party Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage the Crossings and Utilities function across the programme
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors and utility coordinators
- Develop team capability, resource plans and succession planning
- Act as the Alliance subject matter expert for crossings and utilities
- Manage tunnelling, HDD, pipe-jacking and open-cut crossing activities
- Develop crossing strategies and select construction methodologies
- Manage design development, contracts and specialist subcontractors
- Review technical drawings, risk assessments and method statements
- Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions
- Lead the utility management strategy and governance framework
- Provide timely and accurate utility information across projects
- Ensure compliance with HSG47, CDM Regulations, PAS128, PAS256 and other relevant standards
- Oversee utility searches, diversions, third-party supervision requirements and asset protection agreements
- Establish utility performance measures, trackers and reporting
- Identify innovation, automation and continuous improvement opportunities
- Provide technical leadership and assurance for utility-related activities
- Engage utility asset owners, highways authorities, Network Rail, environmental regulators and other third parties
- Coordinate design, construction, GIS and project teams
- Resolve complex utility and crossing issues affecting programme delivery
- Deliver health, safety, environmental and quality performance and ensure safe systems of work
Requirements
What you’ll need- SMSTS qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Significant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or major projects
- Strong knowledge of trenchless technology, crossings delivery and utility management
- Detailed understanding of HSG47, CDM Regulations, PAS128 and PAS256
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong commercial and programme management awareness
- Willingness to travel across the Anglian Water region to all sites if required
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline (desirable)
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification (desirable)
- Experience using GIS, BIM/CAD systems and FME (desirable)
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or IOSH qualification (desirable)
- Experience delivering utility diversions and third-party agreements on major infrastructure projects (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working: 2 days in WWH and 2/3 days on-site
- Permanent or fixed term contract opportunity
- Disability Confident employer interview consideration for applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria
- Individual feedback following an interview