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Kalina - Placement Engineer Placement to Progress: My Journey as a Summer Engineer at SCS

Location:
London, United Kingdom

Contact type:
Permanent

Job category:
Operations

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits package

Job reference:
scsrail/TP/19825/3806

Reporting to The Utility Manager will be responsible for developing and leading the utility works delivery with the Area utilities team for up to 2 Work packages having accountability for the delivery of the works with regards to safety, cost, programme and technical assurance.

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.

• Add valuable utility experience to the Utilities delivery, responsibilities of which including but not limited to:
• Managing new temporary and/or permanent supply connections.
• Managing the disconnection/abandoning existing utility services.
• Managing the diversion of existing utility assets.
• Managing the protection of existing utility assets.
• Managing the output from Design and providing constructability expertise throughout the design phase.
• Input into Core procurement e.g. technical/programme reviews of supply chain submissions.
• Facilitate and ensure the close out of actions from supply chain audits
• Implement and maintain the SCS Safety, Health, Environment, Welfare, and Quality Minimum standards throughout the Central utilities team and supply chain.
• Implement and maintain SCS Environmental Management and Sustainability strategies as part of the delivery of SCS Utilities Works (HS2 Undertaking and Assurances, HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements EMR’s, HS2 Code of Construction Practice COCP). Ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
• Work with the Utility Delivery lead (Core) and Utility Manager (area) to coordinate both design and construction programming of all assets across the HS2 south route. Overseeing the programme development and planning of utilities works for the Area
• Notify all anticipated change, highlight risk and opportunities to the SCS Area and Core utilities team as part of the management of the SCS Utilities scope. Work as a collective team to Maintain the Utility Asset Register (UAR) and update the requirements in line with the progression of the HS2 Programme.
• Work with Design House (SCS Design Partner for Lot S1 &S2) to ensure all works that impact utilities are managed and developed in a holistic manner to enable sequencing plans to be produced and accurate designs to inform pricing activities, assist in design of temporary works associated to utilities.
• Actively pursue value engineering opportunities for the works within their sector, championing effective opportunities across the project.
• Maintain HS2 and SCS values across the works, reducing waste, emissions, and carbon.

• Understanding of the delivery Contestable Utilities Work and associated Non-Contestable Utilities Work. Ideally in all sectors: Gas, Water, Electricity, Telecoms, Sewerage and Drainage.
• Understanding of New Roads and Streets Works Act (NRSWA), Water Industry Act, Electricity Act
• Understanding of Utility companies, procedures, and handover requirements for works done as a Lloyds Registered ICP/IGT/Self Lay Organization.
• Understanding of street works, liaison with Local Boroughs/Highway Authority.
• Understanding of NEC Contract terms and Conditions.
• Understanding of planning tools and software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and their influence on the NEC Contract.
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline

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

Inside SCS JV

It's such an open culture, not being afraid to ask them questions because they're all lovely and give you so much guidance.

SCS Jv Railways
London
NW10 6AG
United Kingdom

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Your application is received and shortlisting takes place

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If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review

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We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team

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If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company

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Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins

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Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Contract type: Permanent
• Job category: Operations
• Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package
• Job reference: scsrail/TP/19825/3806

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