SCL Engineer

Job Description

Job IntroductionSkillset: EngineeringJob location: Old Oak Common/ North ActonAccessible by public transport yesWorking hours: workdaysContract: PermanentFlexible 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 explorewhat is possible for the role.RoleCandidates for the Senior SCL Engineer role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects within the SCL construction.The candidates for the Senior SCL Engineer role must be experienced in SCL construction and competent to make decisions on critical actions and act as team leader. Such personnel will be present on a daily basis during the SCL works but could also provideoccasional shift or call out cover. In circumstances where one Area has only limited SCL works taking place a Senior Engineer may work across more than one Area. The Senior SCL Engineer can be seen as the controlling mind to ensure the safety and qualityof the SCL worksKnowledge and experience are the key attributes for the role along with strong interpersonal organizational team working skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The confidence to challenge is also a desirable attribute as the rolewill support the Construction delivery team in providing guidance to them whilst maintaining a focus on compliance.You will be reporting to the Area Lead Engineering Manager.Role ResponsibilityKey Responsibilities:will be expected to work shifts with the following specific duties

• Leading a team of SCL Engineers and Geologists to provide independent SCL supervision
• Participating in the daily review meetings, reviewing and accepting the RESS
• Reviewing method statements, Inspection & Test Plans, EPPs and commenting on sequence, constructability and application of the design intent
• Reviewing above ground and below ground monitoring data as directly relevant to the SCL tunnelling operation
• Reviewing progress as reported by the SCL shift resource and as reported by the daily review meetings and recorded on the RESS
• Monitoring compliance with regard to the construction teams implementation of actions arising from daily / shift meetings
• Daily visits to each of the tunnel faces
• Review of settlement mitigation methodologies and actions arising at the DRM
• Confirming with the Design House that the built works meet the intent of the design drawings and specification
• Making changes to the SCL design as might arise due to changing conditions on site
• Liaising with the Design House on any modifications or changes to the approved design
• Escalating appropriate concerns to the Design Director
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the companys operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implementedon the project.

The Ideal CandidateRequired qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, minimum of an HNC/HND, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc).
• CSCS Card
• Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Relevant experience of SCL construction
• Appreciation of the practical application of interfacing with rail systems and others

About the Company About us:The 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). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completionin 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.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