Project Engineer (Sprayed Concrete)

Job Introduction

This role is within the Euston Cavern Team. This role will focus on the readiness for Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) shaft and tunnel works. This role will be involved in delivery documentation preparation, temporary works, technical assurance, pre-construction planning, asset interface management, I&M, materials trials and testing, all focused on readiness for start of SCL works.

Scope of works will focus on the construction of the Euston shaft, cavern and crossover SCL tunnels in the Euston Area.

• Enabling and mobilisation works commenced in 2021.
• Shaft and tunnels works are planned to commence end of 2023.
• Works completion is planned in 2028.

This role reports to the Construction Manager responsible for the Cavern Team and will work primarily with the Tunnels Manager and Engineering Manager.

This role will also interface with the design managers, the temporary works coordinator, the I&M manager, the materials team, the technical assurance team, the engineering management team.

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

Readiness for SCL Tunnelling:

• This role is responsible for preparing and submitting the documentation required to commence SCL works. This includes: unexpected events plans, emergency preparedness plans, tunnel management plan, readiness to dig, activity readiness review, SCL testing plan, SCL trials plan.

Pre-Construction Planning:

• This role is responsible for supporting the development of strategies for SCL supply, muckaway, SCL trials and site setup for SCL works.  
• For SCL supply this includes resource loading the programme, mapping SCL quantities, planning supply routes, producing interface plans for site logistics with other assets, ensuring other assets temporary and permanent works account for the batching plant loadings, producing scoping documents for procurement items including pipework, pumps and plant.
• For SCL trials this role must produce a plan for the completion of the trials including: site location, scope of trials, materials testing, trials report. This role must manage the planning and coordination with testing houses for the completion of pre-construction trials and in-production testing for SCL and cast concrete.
• For muckaway this includes resource loading the programme, mapping muckaway quantities, mapping loads, planning muckaway routes, producing interface plans for site logistics with other assets, producing scoping documents for procurement items including muckaway conveyors and muckbins.
• This role will also be involved in the selection, procurement and planning for setup and setup of SCL specific plant and equipment.
• This role is responsible for coordinating with the construction manager and tunnel manager for direction in completion of the above activities.

Temporary Works:

• This role is responsible for identifying temporary works design packages.
• This role must produce a temporary works design list, identify dates required for use on site and produce temporary works design briefs.
• This role is responsible for gathering design brief information and leading the input into designs to ensure buildability.

Technical Assurance:

• This role is responsible for developing and producing the technical assurance requirements for SCL shaft and tunnel construction.

On the completion of preparation of readiness for SCL works, it is expected that this role may transfer to a shift manager type role within the SCL delivery team

The Ideal Candidate

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working as a Shift Manager for SCL works.
• Experience in planning and delivering SCL works
• SCL experience in shafts and tunnels required. Approximately 5 years

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree / HNC or similar in a construction discipline. 

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).

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

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.

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