Interface Manager

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. *Our company is split into two business areas:* **Utility Infrastructure** – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. **Social Infrastructure** - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.To manage and close the programme-critical interfaces across Access / GI / PRI and onward into construction delivery, ensuring that work packages progress without delay caused by missing inputs, unclear demarcations, late approvals, unmanaged constraints, or uncoordinated execution. This role is primarily focused on readiness, information handovers, approvals, consents/permits, governance, and delivery integration.Roles & Responsibilities1) Interface governance and operating rhythm* Establish and maintain an Interface Management Plan appropriate to project stage (Part A / Part B).* Create and maintain the Interface Register with clear owners, due dates, evidence required, and closure criteria.* Chair weekly Interface Review meetings and run mid-week blocker triage when required.* Maintain and issue a Decision Log and Assumptions Log for interface items.2) Scope demarcation and “no gaps / no overlaps”* Define and maintain scope boundaries, demarcations, assumptions, and exclusions between: + UI vs subcontractors, + design vs construction, + Access vs PRI vs Temporary Works, + Bridges/structures vs access packages, + section teams and adjacent work packages.* Ensure demarcations are embedded into: subcontract scopes, instructions, deliverables requirements, and programme logic.3) Section boundary and limited physical interfaces (light-touch but controlled)* Confirm and document section boundaries and any physical tie-in points where they exist: + shared access points/compounds, + PRI junction interfaces and passing place transitions, + structures/culverts interfaces, + temporary works locations affecting access, + OHL/platform/shared workfaces interfaces.* Ensure ownership and sequencing are clear and reflected in the master programme.Part A – Interfaces for GI + Design Delivery (Immediate Focus)4) Workface readiness interfaces (primary accountability)* Own the interface process that converts planned work into workface ready: land access secured → ecology constraints cleared → permits/traffic arrangements → RAMS/temporary works readiness → release to site* Coordinate with Wayleaves/Consents, ECoW/Environmental, Traffic/Permits, Temporary Works and Construction to ensure readiness gates are closed ahead of mobilisation.* Escalate readiness blockers early with mitigation options (resequencing, alternative workfaces, interim controls).5) Information and design input interfaces (primary accountability)* Ensure critical inputs are identified, requested, received, and version-controlled, including: + LiDAR/topo and survey outputs, + utilities records and verification requirements, + observed speed data (PRI visibility), + GI factual outputs and handover requirements, + highway boundary/land plans/constraints mapping.* Drive resolution of missing/late inputs: + assign owner and target date, + record interim assumptions where needed, + escalate where programme impact is likely.6) GI design submissions interface management* Coordinate handovers through the chain: GI delivery → factual outputs → design development → submission packs → acceptance* Ensure GI sequencing supports critical design and PRI deliverables and avoids inefficient remobilisation.* Ensure handover requirements are explicit (format, timing, distribution, evidence).7) Review / acceptance workflow interfaces (UI / SSE / Authority)* Control review pathway interface points: + UI internal review windows, + SSE review / no-objection / acceptance gates (as applicable), + authority engagement/submission pathways (THC/RCC where relevant).* Ensure review cycles are governed: + timeboxed reviews, + consolidated comment returns, + clear definitions of “Accepted / Accepted with comments / Not accepted,” + resubmission dates and closure ownership.8) Permits / traffic management / authority interfaces (Part A)* Coordinate with Traffic Management Lead and Permit Officer so that permits are treated as programme gates (not late surprises): + streetworks, TTRO/road occupation, temporary traffic management approvals, + abnormal load movement coordination (where applicable), + RCC submission readiness and comment close-out interfaces.* Ensure emergency access requirements are captured appropriately (often via CTMP development).9) Environmental interfaces (ECoW / ACoW) and constraints management (Part A)* Coordinate with Environmental Lead / ECoW to ensure: + pre-works checks and watching briefs are planned and scheduled, + exclusion zones/constraints are communicated and reflected in workface release, + compliance evidence requirements are clear for deliverables and site activities.10) Governance: risk, issues, change triggers (Part A)* Maintain an interface-led view of RAID (or integrate into project RAID) focused on dependencies and approvals.* Ensure interface-driven change is captured through the agreed route: TQ → EWN → instruction/change (as applicable).* Support PM/QS by ensuring interface impacts are evidenced via registers, minutes, transmittals, and decision logs.11) Reporting and assurance (Part A)* Issue a weekly Interface Dashboard summarising: + top blockers/constraints and decisions required, + upcoming hold points (next 2–6 weeks), + interface register closure status (RAG), + forecast impact to key milestones (GI complete, design submissions, PRI/RCC submissions, DAR items).* Provide clear recommendations, not just status.Part B – Interfaces for Construction Delivery + Completion/Handover (Role Extension)12) Construction execution interfaces (Part B)* Manage interfaces between construction delivery and design: + constructability clarifications, + late design updates, + design queries that affect sequencing and safety.* Coordinate construction workface readiness: access → permits → ecology → temporary works → logistics/plant → execution windows* Manage overlap interfaces where multiple activities interact (shared routes, compounds, road crossings, bridge works).13) Temporary Works, lifting and method interfaces (Part B)* Ensure temporary works interfaces are defined, planned and evidenced: + TW design/check/approval, + permits-to-load, + inspections and close-out.* Coordinate high-risk method interfaces with HSSEQ and Construction (lifting plans, road interface works, working near live assets).14) CTMP implementation and logistics interfaces (Part B)* Integrate CTMP phases with delivery sequencing: + TM phase changes, + road occupation windows, + abnormal load moves, + stakeholder notifications (authority, landowners, community).* Ensure Emergency Access & Response arrangements are implemented on site (not just planned) and validated where required.15) Quality, completion and handover interfaces (Part B)* #J-18808-Ljbffr