Crossings and Utilities Manager

Essential

• SMSTS qualification

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification

• Experience using GIS, BIM/CAD systems and FME

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or IOSH qualification

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as the Alliance subject matter expert for crossings and utilities matters.
• Provide strategic management of tunnelling, HDD, pipe-jacking and open-cut crossing activities.
• Develop crossing strategies and select appropriate construction methodologies.
• Manage design development, contracts and specialist subcontractors.
• Review technical drawings, risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure delivery aligns with programme, quality and commercial objectives.
• Lead the Alliance utility management strategy and governance framework.
• Own the timely and accurate provision of utility information across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with HSG47, CDM Regulations, PAS128, PAS256 and other relevant standards.
• Maintain oversight of utility searches, diversions, third-party supervision requirements and asset protection agreements.
• Establish and manage utility performance measures, trackers and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement within utility processes.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance for all utility-related activities.
• Lead engagement with utility asset owners, highways authorities, Network Rail, environmental regulators and other third parties.
• Coordinate activity between design, construction, GIS and project teams.
• Resolve complex utility and crossing issues that impact programme delivery.
• Ensure effective communication and information sharing across the Alliance.
• Deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and adhered to.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• 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.

• Significant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or major projects.

• Strong knowledge of trenchless technology, crossings delivery and utility management.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong commercial and programme management awareness.

Desirable

• Experience delivering utility diversions and third-party agreements on major infrastructure projects.

Essential

• SMSTS qualification

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification

• Experience using GIS, BIM/CAD systems and FME

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or IOSH qualification