Pre-works Coordinator

Purpose of the role

To support the works supervisors in planning, programming and managing a wide range of streetlighting installation and maintenance works.

What will the role involve?

• Work closely with the work supervisors and wider team to plan, program and manage work
• Put together job packs for gangs of streetlighting operatives
• Raise permits through the Streetmanager system
• Opening and closing permits
• Obtain plans of underground services from service owners
• Organise traffic management with third parties
• Apply for mains connections work from third parties
• Update information in spreadsheets and other management systems
• Work with the wider team to ensure materials required are identified and ordered
• Liaise with the storeman to ensure materials are in stock and organised ahead of works commencing
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of programmed works
• Visit sites to survey and photograph as required
• Maintain paper and digital records relating to health and safety, training, vehicles and jobs
• Maintain equipment registers as required and manage routine equipment testing
• Drop off and collect vehicles from routine servicing and appointments
• Distribute health and safety alerts and toolbox talks
• Undertake other operational support duties as required

Reporting to: Operations Manager

What are we looking for?

Education:

• To GCSE level. Good passes in Maths and English
• Further education relation to the electrical, civils or construction industry advantageous but not essential

Skills

• Use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook for email highly desirable
• Full driving license essential

Experience

• Experience planning and programming works advantageous but not essential
• Experience working in electrical, highways, civils or construction advantageous but not essential

Behavioural competencies

• Organised and methodical
• Good communication skills
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to work independently to achieve tasks
• Able to work to work to tight deadlines
• Able to manage a diverse workload
• Able to prioritise in line with contract requirements

About Amey

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please contact our recruitment team atKelly.gomezmendes@amey.co.ukto discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.