Electrical Engineer - Tunnels
Job Introduction
Job Introduction
We currently have an opening for a Electrical Engineer to join the Tunneling team based at Area central - North Acton.
Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will be supporting the electrical department to complete all assigned tasks in a timely and safe manner. Additionally, you will be in charge of redacting the Method Statement and Risk assessment for the TBM activities, while also ensuring the Tool Box records are kept up to date.
Role Responsibility
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The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate
Required qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes
- Educated to Degree standard or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Knowledge of UK electrical standards and regulations.
- Ability to keep electrical installations up to standard.
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders and sub-contractors.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an electrical engineer in similar role.
- Experience on TBM construction projects.
- To be familiar with TBMs, conveyor systems, water treatment plants, MSV vehicles, communication systems, ventilation systems and cooling systems.
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, material, electrical codes, standards, regulations and electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of High and Low voltage electrical systems.
- Pro-active and solution focused.
- Knows how to manage his own time and work.
- Good communication skills in both verbal and written English is essential.
About the Company
About us:
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
encourage 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, you do not have to
provide a response.
All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
We will not share any of your data with other parties. This form is not mandatory, but your response would
be appreciated
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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