Contractors Engineering Manager / CEM

Job Introduction

The role is to manage the rail engineering/interface team for SCS on S1/S2 to enable safe delivery of HS2 and SCS works. This will include managing a team of /CRE’S/Possession planners and engineering admin staff. The role will report to the Rail Interface Lead and Lead CEM

Role Responsibility

• Set up and manage design reviews for Network Rail and TFL including chairing and managing outputs
• Prepare detailed presentations on critical aspects of work to key stakeholders such as Network Rail and TFL
• Prepare and review Work Package Plans and Task briefing Sheets in line with applicable standards
• Engage in Possession planning/booking and DWWP management and process
• Manage NR Technical Assurance process including design in line with NR Standards NR/L2/INI/02009 and NR/L2/CIV/003 and track standards
• Lead on the I&M Strategy and implementation for Network Rail and TFL assets developing plans and procedures for this
• Input in Management of mitigation measures with assistance for Network Rail and TFL assets
• Have experience of writing Asset Management Plans and reviewing them
•  Design and construction management on railway infrastructure
•  Undertaking quality assessments and checks including ITP and Check sheets
• Preparing and presenting key presentation across 3 Network Rail Routes, Anglia, Western and LNW
• Have previous management experience running an engineering team on Railway infrastructure
• Be able to review and appoint CRE’S
• Undertake site visits and review design and construction drawings
• Assist commercial team with contracts/procurement/Programme and cost workstreams
• Contribute to change and Early Warning meetings and raise if required
• Contribute to detailed planning meetings around design and construction
• Review and write Work Package plans and Task Brief sheets for works on or near the railway
• Contribute to CSM Hazid/Hazop and discuss CSM requirements with HS2 and Network Rail in line with CEM duties
• Undertake CDM duties in line with Network Rail CEM requirements
• Manage Temporary works assurance on Network Rail infrastructure and appoint Temporary works CRE staff
• Undertake detailed reviews of construction sequences on or near Network Rail and TFL assets

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience of CEM nomination and managing an engineering team on railway infrastructure
• The ability to lead a team and have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Have a relevant engineering degree required for the role (preferable civil engineering)
• Have logical problem-solving skills and be able to make decisions under pressure
• Have previous experience in design management and construction sequencing on railway infrastructure
• Have experience in the Network rail DWWP process and possession planning
• Have experience in quality management on construction sites including experience in writing and reviewing Work Package plans and engineering management plans
• Have asset management experience on Network Rail Infrastructure

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025.  Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways