Job Details
I have a fantastic opportunity for an Adoptions and Utilities Coordinator to join a respectable and secure company in Exeter.
The purpose of the role will be to ensure a timely and cost effective adoption of completed estate roads, sewers, pumping stations and public open spaces. Working closely with the engineering team to develop technical agreements during technical stage. Work alongside the build and commercial departments in the late stages of the of the project to ensure timely completion of works, sign-off and to reduce the occurrence of errors and barriers to adoption in hand-over.
Snapshot of duties:
- As and when required attend sites meetings to discuss infrastructure works/activities and identify/record issues, monitor quality and provide positive feedback or raise concerns with the construction team and contractors
- Ensure Surveys are provided by the relevant supply chain and submitted for approval to the adoption authority or approved body
- Commission and/or provide responses to Road Safety Audits to achieve sign-off
- Liaise with the Engineering and Technical Managers to ensure that infrastructure agreements (S278, S38, S104, S185) and Deeds are in place to facilitate the timely sign-off of works.
- Provide assistance and guidance to the Technical Department with respect to preparation of Adoption Plans, Deed Plans, Agreements and statutory processes inline with instruction form line manager
- Prepare and issue Highway H&S Files to adopting authorities
- Assist with the development of pre-construction costs as instructed by line manager.
- Liaise with Subcontractors and the Commercial Department with respect to completion of works, variations/new quotations, inspections and rectifying sub-standard works
- Procure and manage utility works/installations as may be required to facilitate adoptions/handovers
- Ensure utility orders are placed in a timely manner and manage their installation to programme
- Agree the strategy with the construction team for completion of utility connections
- Support in reviewing payment applications
- Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme.
- Commission combined utility plans with consultants and statutory providers for on and off site works
What’s needed:- Ideally you will have a BTEC, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction
- Relevant experience in a similar position with a housing developer / contractor or consultancy
- Good understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards
- Knowledgeable within estate road and sewer construction & inspection
- Good knowledge of AutoCAD
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- Strong IT skills – word, outlook and excel
- Able to work in a pressured environment and to tight deadlines
- Commercial aware
- Decision making/problem solving
- Good negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team player able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and the wider team
Working for a flexible employer, who can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a mix of site, home and office working!
For more information please contact Abi on 01392 537018 or click to apply!
