Handover Certification Engineer
Job Introduction
The Handover Certification Engineer will support in the planning, review, collation, closure and sharing of package construction quality handover records, to achieve acceptance and completion for construction certification. The role will also include aspects of production or supporting the production of collation and technical authoring of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals and Health and Safety (H&S) Files for final handover.
The Area West Handover and Certification Engineer will report to the Handover Manager within the Quality team and will engage across the delivery, quality, engineering and technical assurance teams, together with supply chain and the HS2 client team as appropriate to align with the Technical Assurance timeline for package closure. They will provide assurance to both the SCSJV Management and the Client that the Delivery Team and the supply chain are delivering the Works in accordance with the Works Information and the Lead Designer requirements
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
- Review, collation and packaging of construction quality assurance (QA) inspection records for closure of the construction packages
- Support and tracking the review, cross-referencing and closure of non-conformance reports (NCRs), Defects and Defects and outstanding works lists for construction package closure and handover
- Active user of the SCS Zutec electronic quality record system to manage review, closure and packaging the QA records. Mentoring and coach others on its operation and use
- Support the Handover Manager to agree documentation deliverables and refine the content requirements of O&M Manuals and H&S Files and agree with relevant stakeholders and HS2
- Communicate with the delivery and supply chain teams to ensure full understanding of QA and handover deliverable requirements, coaching or mentoring as appropriate.
- Production / supporting the production of collation and technical authoring of O&M Manuals and H&S Files for final handover. Liaising with the design, delivery and supply chain teams as appropriate to support their production
- Liaise across the teams regarding the timely and accurate production, checking and issuing of construction and handover certificates
- Support in planning, monitoring, progress / dashboard reporting on the close-out of QA record packages and O&M manuals and H&S files
- Supporting the planning and tracking the production and completion of redline and as-built drawings
- Support the electronic document reviews and approvals of packaged records and handover deliverables on SCS review tool EMT and document management system Assetwise
- Promote the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. Recommend and implement changes to achieve operating efficiencies and ‘Right First Time’.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in quality or supporting quality closure and certification on infrastructure projects
- Technical authoring skills for handover documentation
- Computer competence in the use of digital tools e.g. Zutec, Assetwise, EMT or similar
- Computer competence in MS suite - Word, Excel & PowerBI (preferable)
- Professional qualification – Degree / HND or equivalent
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Knowledge of the operation of document control systems
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
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 London Tunnels Contract. 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 is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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