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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 team Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week Making Possible In 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 What’s 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 BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s 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. We’re 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. Apply BAM UK & Ireland Building & Construction 98 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Construction & Property Founded 1865 Location Farnborough Company size 1000+ We are BAM We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively with our partners to unlock what’s possible, together. That's because we believe in actions, not words. And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible. How We Work As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities. Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over 3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects on behalf of all our customers. Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is achievable thanks to our great people – they are at the heart of everything we do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives, leaving a legacy we’re all proud of. We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home and at work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects, share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard. Our Values At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart of what we do – from how we innovate – to how we interact. It is these values that lay the foundations for our success: We are Reliable – we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality We are Inclusive – we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from inclusion We are Sustainable – we are all responsible for building a sustainable tomorrow and it drives us forward We are Collaborative – we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients and supply chain in our decisions because together we thrive We take Ownership – because we know that great outcomes start with taking responsibility and pride in our work. Benefits Depending on your role, when you join us you could have access to: Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8% matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Flexible benefits pot Personal and Professional Development programmes Open a World of possibilities Join us in Making Possible Similar Service Locator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RMET Amazon Plymouth (PL1), PL4 6DX 1 week ago Senior Estimator Defence Turner & townsend Plymouth, Devon 2 weeks ago Superflex Roadside Patrol - South West RAC Plymouth, Devon £50,669 - £60,000 per year 1 month ago Mobile Vehicle Technician Octane Recruitment Plymouth, Devon £40178 - £60000 per annum 4 days ago Maritime Engineer AECOM Plymouth, Devon 1 month ago Assembly Operative IMI South West 5 days ago Dual Fuel Engineer Gas Plymouth (PL5), PL5 £45000 - £70000 per annum 5 days ago Geotechnical Engineer - Expression of interest Stantec Plymouth, Devon 1 month ago Multi Trade Operative DK Recruitment Ltd Oreston, Plymouth (PL9), PL9 7PW From £35,047 to £36,597 per annum 2 weeks ago Relocate to Australia Associate Director - Structural Engineer (NSQEP) AECOM Plymouth, Devon 1 month ago Service Locator jobs Service Locator jobs in Plymouth Construction jobs Construction jobs in Plymouth Surveying jobs Surveying jobs in Plymouth Jobs in Plymouth Service Desk Analyst jobs Services Manager jobs Service Management jobs Servicer jobs Service Technician jobs Service Engineer jobs Service Delivery Manager jobs Service Desk Manager jobs Service Manager jobs Services jobs Service jobs Service Advisor jobs Automotive Service Advisor jobs Services Technician jobs Service Architect jobs Servicenow jobs Get hired. 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