Mechanical Engineer

Job Introduction

Role and Reporting-:

 Reports directly to the TBM Plant Manager

 Working with the Mechanical Superintendent

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

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of routine maintenance tasks scheduled in the department´s activity plan.
• Understanding of the TBM and plan activities and how they impact on plant performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Draw up appropriate maintenance schedule program accordingly to the supplier requirement with the Mechanical Superintendent.
• Cooperate with the supplier to guarantee a good induction of all systems
• Prepare all documentation and procedures for the start-up, assembly, and disassembly of and on the TBM and other.
• Prepare and redact production and maintenance daily reports on programs and / or management systems.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours, and attributes

• Knowledge in tunnel plant and TBM works and activities
• Degree or diploma qualification in Mechanical engineering or similar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar activities
• Deep knowledge about operational systems and safety aspects on UK construction sites
• High level English

About the Company

About us:

The role will work on the HS2 project, in West Ruislip. 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 based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways