BAM UK & Ireland

Service Locator

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Building a sustainable tomorrowKierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Service Locator.

The Service Locator will carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the Service Locator will have the following responsibilities. You will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type and depth of the service. You will also maintain the contents of the permits on site, making sure the workforce remains compliant with conditions and processes outlined within the permits.
Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.
Your teamLocation: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week
Making PossibleIn this role as Service Locator, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Authorise Permit to Break Surface
Ensure compliance with and enforcement of the project permit for the Break Ground procedure
Review method statements tailored to specific tasks
Mark all services within the work boundaries to protect colour standards
Provide teams with an overview of the services within their designated work boundaries and discuss methods for working around those affected services.
Implement an 8-point checklist during work gang briefings
Enforce any designated exclusion zones surrounding affected services
Obtain the required signatures for permit approval from the works team and the Project Engineer
Notify the BOSC of any discrepancies in the records
Investigate uncharted services as directed by the BOSC
Inform the BOSC of any services that have been removed from the work area, ensuring the service drawings are updated accordingly
Attach the most current SMD CAD drawing to the permit-to-dig
Ensure that no work gang operates under an expired permit for breaking ground or in an area lacking a permit.
Maintain service markings for the duration of the permit as well as incremental scans as excavations progress
This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given
What do you bring to the role?Essential:
We are seeking a candidate who can handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to our team
A CSCS Card is required (this must be obtained before commencing work)
Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential
A solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA, is important
Candidates should have a proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools
The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site is required
Knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6
Desirable
Experience in the Nuclear environment would be considered beneficial
QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping is preferred
Applicants should possess a minimum of 2-3 years of utility surveying experience
Whats in it for you?Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAMBuilding a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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