The Opportunity
I am supporting a Tier 1 contractor in recruiting a Site Services Coordinator to support the delivery of a major environmental infrastructure programme involving a 20km+ linear pipeline route. This high‑profile scheme requires meticulous planning, careful excavation management and close supervision of underground utilities to ensure safe, compliant and interruption‑free progress across multiple work fronts.As the Site Services Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding existing underground services, coordinating service diversions, managing crossings and ensuring that all construction activity is undertaken with full awareness of buried infrastructure.
Role Overview
Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Engineer and design team, you will act as the central point of coordination for all underground service‑related matters. You'll ensure utility records are accurate, excavation teams are properly briefed, and all interactions with third‑party utility owners are managed proactively and safely.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the coordination of all underground service interfaces along the pipeline route.
* Obtain, review and maintain up‑to‑date utility records, statutory plans and service drawings.
* Support trial holes, surveys and verification works to confirm existing service positions.
* Manage service protection measures, clearance requirements and safe excavation practices.
* Coordinate service crossings, diversions and protection works with contractors and utility owners.
* Ensure strict compliance with HSG47, CDM Regulations and safe‑dig procedures.
* Maintain a live services register, clash log and excavation permit system.
* Respond to service‑related technical queries and escalate risks promptly to the Site Manager.
* Support environmental and landowner considerations related to service access and protection.
Requirements
* Proven experience managing or coordinating underground services on civil engineering, utilities, pipeline or linear infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of service detection, safe digging techniques and buried asset protection.
* Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, statutory plans and survey outputs.
* Experience coordinating with statutory undertakers (water, gas, electric, telecoms).
* Knowledge of service‑related compliance requirements (e.g., CDM, HSG47).
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
Desirable Qualifications & Training
* HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Utilities or Construction.
* CSCS (Supervisor level or above)
* SSSTS/SMSTS
* EUSR / SHEA (Water, Power or Gas)
* Underground Services Locator training (CAT & Genny)
* First Aid at Work
* Experience supporting large, multi‑disciplinary teams on environmentally sensitive projects.
* Familiarity with GIS, digital service mapping tools or CDEs.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You will be a detail‑focused, safety‑driven professional with a strong understanding of underground utilities and the risks they pose. You will be confident coordinating across multiple contractors, utility providers and technical teams, and able to ensure safe excavation and service protection throughout a complex, multi‑site programme.
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