Engineering Manager Tunnelling, Temporary Works

Job Description

Job IntroductionAbout the role:Reporting to the Lead Tunnel Engineering Manager you will ensure that the design produced by the Tunnelling team and Design House are adequate and safely designed for construction, use and dismantling and that development and delivery of the above designsare in accordance with the SCS JV Temporary Works Procedure.The primary task within the role is the management and quality assurance of the Design process from planning the temporary works to Requirement (Design Brief) to Delivery (Construction) Communicating via the relevant deliverables. Assessment of the constructabilityof temporary works designs is vital to the role.The candidate is expected to be a competent Temporary Works designer with proven record of delivery of Major Projects.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 whatis possible for the role.Role Responsibility

• Ensure that the design produced by the Tunnelling team and Design House are adequate and safely designed for construction.
• Engage with the tunnelling teams in a timely manner to develop TW solutions for tunnelling, including but not limited to; cross passage access, cross passage construction during live tunnel running, TBM break out and removal, tunnel strip out and fit out,tunnel shut down works at optioneering stage, developing them into detailed TW designs.
• Establish and manage a tunnelling temporary works design library to capture knowledge, facilitate multiple use of design approaches and log lessons learnt.
• Ensure the SCS Temporary Works Procedure is applied fully and efficiently.
• Manage the technical assurance (TA) for tunnelling
• Ensure that a design brief has been established with full consultation is adequate and is in accordance with the actual situation on site and ensuring all construction loads are considered.
• Liaise with permanent works designers to resolve issues of construction method and buildability, as necessary.
• Advise the Area Temporary Works Coordinator of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered.
• Ensuring SHE hazards and risks have been mitigated as far as reasonably practicable and that these are adequately communicated on the drawings.
• Ensure compliance with current CDM regulations, Temporary Works Best Practice and all applicable technical standards
• Provide advice on temporary works aspects of tunnel construction, including tunnelling (TBM) performance.
• Drive innovation in temporary works, including investigation, evaluation and integration of best practice and innovations from all SCSJV partners and the supply chain.
• Ensure Enable My Teams, Assetwise and other document systems are fully utilised contractually.
• Report on a regular basis using platforms such as Power BI on the status of designs in your area, focusing on program and budget in particular.

The Ideal Candidate

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc), minimum (essential)
• Strong proficiency in the use of all Microsoft office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint (essential)
• Previous experience in Temporary Works design or Civil/Structural design (circa 10 years experience or more, essential)
• Previous experience in tunnelling works including bored tunnelling and SCL works (circa 5 years` experience or more, essential)
• Understanding and application of BS5975:2019 (essential)
• Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015 (essential)
• Experience managing a temporary works design team (essential)
• Previous experience in delivering temporary works for Network Rail, London Underground and the Highways Agency (essential)
• Membership of relevant professional body (CEng MICE or CEng IStructE, essential)
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (preferred)
• Completed SMSTS (preferred)

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 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the constructionof 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 require candidates to complete the diversity formas 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 ProtectionAct 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 18001:2017Occupational 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 issuesand 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 ra