TBM Shift Engineer

Job Introduction

The shift engineer will be responsible for the TBM works on site, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality. Will acquire technical (engineering/tunnelling), leadership and project management skills and experience.

Role Responsibility

Authoring of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Work Package Plans

Carry out briefings (Method Statement, Start of Shift, Safety Alert etc.) as and when required

Ensure safety, environmental and quality non conformances are reported to the Sub Agent in a timely manner

Preparation of ITP’s, TARM’s, TIDP’s etc. in line with project QA/Technical Assurance requirements

Input towards detailed programming

Reporting progress and providing detailed narrative on delays/problems/innovation on shift or in control room

Assist in procurement materials

Input in optimisation of site layout/setup to maximize efficiency of operation

Maintain a proactive approach to problem solving in conjunction with the site team as required and reporting on solutions found

Assist in preparation and implementation of Tunnel Asset specific Activity Readiness Review/ Rady to Bore

Maintaining shift records in the formats required

Providing task specific setting out information/sketches as required

Maintaining detailed and accurate site diary

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in EPB TBM Tunnelling
• CSCS card
• Engineering Degree / HNC or similar in a construction discipline
• SSSTS desired
• Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) desired but will be provided
• Temporary Works Supervisor / coordinator training (desired)
• Experience with SCL or tunnel construction techniques

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

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