TBM Sub Agent

Job Description

Job IntroductionSub agent for West Ruislip.Responsible for developing work plans, temporary work conception, managing and optimising the construction of TBM driven tunnels from installation to demobilisation. Responsible for ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the deliveryof the works.Role Responsibility

• Production and review of Risk Assessments, WASPS and Method Statementsin particular high risk activities to ensure adequacy of risk mitigation.
• Carry out briefings (Method Statement, Start of Shift, Safety Alert etc) as and when required.
• Participate in/occasionally lead weekly SHE inspections and manage.
• Champion SCS and HS2 SHE initiatives.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality non conformances are reported to the Agent in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the shift Engineer on TBM guidance and Survey Control/Act as stand in for sickness/holiday cover as required.
• Reporting on ground condition monitoring and any changes, significant or otherwise.
• Compilation of Temporary Works design briefs/temporary works co-ordination.
• Crane co-ordination.
• Preparation and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans and deriving task specific Check Sheets in line with project QA requirements.
• Ensuring site team compiles accurate diaries detailing resources used/activities undertaken/ problems encountered during the shift.
• Reporting progress against sectional programme and providing narrative on delays/ problems/ innovation.
• Providing detailed four week look ahead programmes.
• Carry out weekly material reconciliations and provide report to Agent.
• Forecasting of consumable usage and monitoring site stocks providing weekly reports to Agent.
• Efficient procurement and management of materials.
• Assist in optimisation of drive site layout/setup to maximize TBM efficiency of operation.
• Understands the scope of the works and can identify change.
• Promoting the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement, driving innovation, adopting best practice, standardising processes and procedures.
• Ad hoc duties as required by the job.
• Maintain a proactive approach to problem solving in conjunction with the site team as required and reporting on solutions found.
• Subcontract Management.

The Ideal CandidateEssential:

• Engineering Degree/HNC or similar in a construction discipline.
• IOSH or SMSTS.
• Several years experience as Shift/Section Engineer working in TBM driven segmentally lined tunnels.
• Application of survey control and TBM guidance techniques/systems.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Short term planning and programming works.
• Temporary works appreciation.
• Material and plant procurement.
• Proficient in written presentation of records.
• Thorough grounding in quality, safety and environmental methodologies.

Desirable:

• Engineering Degree/HNC or similar in Tunnelling/Mining
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator
• Member of ICE/IMMM
• Extensiveexperience as Senior Engineer working in TBM driven segmentally lined tunnels both in open and EPB modes.
• Extensive knowledge and application of Survey Control and TBM Guidance techniques/systems
• Experience in planning and programming multi discipline works, particularly within the tunnelling industry
• Temporary works innovation and design
• Good track record in cost control and opportunity identification
• Demonstrable record in SHE/quality risk assessment and risk mitigation

About the CompanyThe role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UKs 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 UKs 10 biggest cities with fast, reliableand frequent high speed servicesThe Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridgedemolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.Youll 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.HS2working 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 diversityform 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 appreciatedWe 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.SCS Railways Apply