Project Manager

Job Introduction

We have an opportunity for a (Senior) Project Manager to join SCS Railways working in the Uxbridge / Harefield area of where we are a delivering the S1 & S2 lots of HS2.

You will be responsible for managing the construction of Copthall Green Tunnel, Harvil Road over Chiltern line bridge and the re-alignment of Harvil Road through from design through delivery and into completion and handover.

Role Responsibility

This will include:

Managing and leading dedicated teams for the construction of the 900m long Copthall Green Tunnel, construction of the new Harvil Road over Chiltern line bridge and demolition of the existing structure and the permanent diversion of Harvil Road.

Managing the liaison between SCS Railways (S2) and ALIGN JV (C1) and ensuring the Interface Control Document is being adhered to and the updating thereof.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the strategy for Area West is set out and achieved and performance is monitored.

Working with other SCS Project Managers to ensure works align to achieve overall area West programme.

Escalation of issues raised by the construction teams to functional support leads.

Working with the area Planner on the monitoring and updating of Clause 32 programmes and monthly reporting to the Senior Management Team.

Production of regular reports and reporting to SLT for escalation.

Ensuring manpower and resources are adequate and competent to carry out the works.

Carry out regular TRM’s associated with high risk activities.

Work with commercial manager to ensure cost controls are implemented, monitored and early warnings and compensation events are managed.

Subcontract management of £10m+ sub contracts.

Ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and reviewing of high risk works

Monitoring compliance with all construction health, safety, and welfare regulations

Ensuring contractual conditions of performance are met

Ensuring manpower and resources are adequate and competent to carry out the works

Carry out regular TRM’s associated with high risk activities.

Other tasks as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate

Required qualifications, skill and attributes

Engineering or construction management related qualification (HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).

Chartered status (e.g. MICE, CIOB) also an advantage

10 years + experience in the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects (bulk earthworks, RC works, Cut & Cover Tunnels, Highway realignment & Network Rail interface)

Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS (or equivalent) or higher health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH

Good written and oral communication skills

The ability to manage and control complex tasks and lead a number of teams

Experience in some or all the following:

Experience in managing works in excess of £100m

Experience in bulk earthworks

Experience in large scale reinforced concrete works

Experience in transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. roads, rail)

Experience in utility diversions

Knowledge of Environmental Minimum Requirements (including HS2’s Code of Construction Practice, etc)

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 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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