Requirements Manager

Job Introduction

Responsibility for Requirements and Verification & Validation Management on the HS2 Main Works Civils Contracts Lots S1 and S2 for the SCS Joint Venture. Reporting to the Requirements Management Lead. 

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

• Lead the production of Verification Validation Matrices (VVM’s) to support the technical design assurance process. 
• Briefing and liaising with the wider project team and subcontractors on the requirements management processes, through the Detailed Design, Construction & Installation, Testing & Operation technical lifecycle stages. 
• Assisting other disciplines in their interactions with the DOORS Database(s), and other related requirements management tool supported activities. 
• Development and management of the DOORS Database(s) to support the requirements management approach in alignment with HS2 standards and the Contract Works Information requirements. 
• Support the identification of process improvement in the requirements management approach. 
• Facilitating monitoring and regular reporting on the performance of the requirements management process. 
• Facilitating recruitment and training processes. 

The Ideal Candidate

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes: 

• Significant experience in the use of DOORS, or a similar tool, to manage project requirements including the configuration of data properties and data import/export. 
• Experience in System Engineering including the practice of requirements allocation, and verification & validation processes. 
• Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with project delivery teams and building relationships with all levels of stakeholders. 
• Effective communication skills. 

Desired qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes:

• Previous experience of working on large infrastructure projects, multidisciplinary teams, in particular experience in civil engineering or rail would be an advantage. 
• An appropriate professional qualification in System Engineering. 

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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