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The Instrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) team is employed to deliver the ground movement monitoring capabilities required to deliver the HS2 construction works efficiently and accurately in accordance with the contract requirements. As part of this team, the role of an Monitoring Surveyor is to implement the I&M Managers and Lead I&M Manager’s strategy to establish and maintain the monitoring surveys, as well as deliver timely monitoring data and information and quality assurance as required.

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 what is possible for the role.

• Delivery of on-site monitoring survey information, including; Levelling and total station survey observations, establishment of monitoring survey control network observations, As-built monitoring installation, and geospatial monitoring observations in accordance with SCS procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, repeatability and quality assurance of the monitoring surveys, and that monitoring readings are captured in accordance with the contract requirements, at the required frequency and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that processed, checked and validated Monitoring data is transmitted and uploaded to SCS I&M Database on time, and that any site factors affecting data quality or anomalous or missing data is reported immediately to the I&M Managers.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partner’s Monitoring specification, standards and requirements as related to Instrumentation and Monitoring and ensure compliance.
• Management and instruction of Assistant Engineering Surveyors, including briefing and guidance.
• Implement current best practice to ensure that most efficient methods of monitoring surveys are communicated and used throughout SCS.
• Observing and advising Subcontractors, and liaising with other SCS teams, to enable compliance with SCS monitoring plans and procedures.
• Implement Contractor’s Monitoring Plans that fulfil SCS and HS2 requirements.
• Provide supervision & guidance to more junior members of the team.
• Be able to identify & communicate changes to the works to mitigate risks or improve performance for the team.
• Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and their colleagues. Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

• 5+ years of experience in the field of Monitoring Surveying on similar construction projects
• Computer competence including experience of specialist survey software packages (Excel, CAD; AutoCAD, Microstation, Specialist Survey Packages.)
• Extensive awareness of appropriate instruments and associated software for varied platforms; including presentation of I&M data.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, weekly programmes and relevant QA procedures
• Relevant CSCS Card and membership of CICES (or working towards)
• A commitment to punctuality is required to ensure timely delivery of Monitoring Survey task in order not to delay the program.
• Good communication skills as you will be required to deal with third party stakeholders, members of the public, construction site teams and client representatives.

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 London Tunnels Contract. 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 is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role