Senior Temporary Works Designer

Job Description

Job IntroductionAbout the role:A Senior TW Designer (STWD) is required in Area Central to support the production of temporary works designs and checks. The STWD will be part of a temporary work design team based in North Acton and will interact with external TW designers from the JV parentcompanies and through the supply chain.Reporting to the Area Temporary WorksDesign Manager, the Senior Temporary Works Designerwill ensure that Temporary Works (TW)designs are adequate and safely designed forconstruction, use and dismantling, and that development and delivery of TW designsare in accordance with the SCS Programme and the Temporary Works Procedure. This additional ATR will allow to increase resilience in the team, reduce extreme workload on existing TW Design team and allow to do more CAT 1 and CAT 2 designs and checks andcover additional STQs in the area reducing costs in comparison to using consultantsFlexible 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 a design brief has been established with full consultation, is adequate, in accordance with the actual situation on site, and that all construction loads are considered;
• Advise the permanent works designer of any temporary conditions or loads that should be considered in the permanent works design;
• Ensure that the design is independently checked for concept, structural adequacy and compliance with the brief
• Ensuring SHEQ hazards and risks have been eliminated or reduced in the design. Where not feasible clearly highlight and ensure the Delivery Team are informed of the residual risks to be controlled.
• Ensuring the delivery teams are provided with safe, workable temporary works in timely manner to suit programme via in-house design or supplier/subcontract design checks.
• Delivery of first class technical support to the SCSJV projects.
• Working in accordance with SCSJV procedures for TW management.
• Temporary works design from brief to issue of the final design package.
• Pro-actively implement Safe-by-Design and Observational Method where appropriate.
• Preparation of Design Risk Assessments illustrating the development of design mitigation measures and communication with others in the construction process.
• Temporary works design checking (including checks on supply chain proposals).
• Contribute to SCSJV safety targets by pro-active leadership.
• Delivering value to SCSJV clients.
• Develop relationships with internal and external client teams.
• Ensure SCSJV process for temporary works management is applied fully and efficiently.
• Site visits to aid identification of temporary works requirements and preparation of temporary works design briefs.
• Contribute to the control of risk by identifying issues and providing appropriate responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by attending team meetings and contributing to the team development topics.

The Ideal Candidate

• Civil or Structural Engineering Qualification, preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc), minimum of a HNC/HND (essential)
• Chartered Membership of Professional Body (CEng MICE or similar, essential)
• Previous experience of temporary works design (essential)
• Understanding and application of BS5975:2008 +A1 2011 (essential)
• Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015 (essential)
• Previous experience of TW schemes in and around existing structures, especially NR (ideal)
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course (ideal)
• Completed SMSTS (ideal)

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).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.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 race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.SCS Railways App