Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for 2no. MEP Technical Assurance Engineers to join our Completions & Transitions team here at SCS Railways.
About the role
The Technical Assurance (TA) team are responsible for capturing, developing and demonstrating compliance to Stakeholder requirements, facilitating configuration and technical change management, and managing technical assurance activities to achieve self-assured delivery of the project.
The Mechanical Electrical Public Health (MEP) TA Engineer will be responsible for leading on the TA delivery of their disciplines and reporting this to MEP Technical Assurance Manager. You will work closely with the MEP Delivery Team, MEP Subcontractors, Planners, Requirements Manager and key technical leads within the project team to define work package requirement sets, along with planning the appropriate verification & validation methods to demonstrate compliance. You will support further activities of the assurance team relating to Technical Assurance, Configuration and Technical Change Management.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure that TA requirements are at the forefront of any planning and delivery for Installation or Testing & Commissioning activities by ensuring that the TA timeline is fully understood and maintained.
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Support MEP Delivery and subcontractor teams in the preparation and review of TA certification documentation to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
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Work with MEP delivery teams, subcontractors, and subject matter experts to define applicable requirements for MEP Systems and identify appropriate verification and validation evidence.
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Identification and decomposition of new and existing requirements.
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Support activities that are undertaken by the MEP TA Team, to include but not limited to;
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Monitoring progress of TA deliverables and feed that progress into the programme.
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Assist with maintaining Configuration Control in relation to Changes imposed on the project.
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Contributing to Technical Assurance activities required to achieve MEP Single Assurance Pack
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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.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
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Formal education such as a Degree or HND. Preferably in an Engineering or Construction related subject. Otherwise work related experience in construction or engineering, such as an approved apprenticeship will be considered
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Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
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Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
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Exposure to, or an interest in Systems Engineering and Technical Assurance
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Experience within MEP or Rail would be advantageous
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Familiarity with requirements management tools, particularly IBM Rational DOORS
About The Company
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 our EDI Champions program or support 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 2018 and UK GDPR) 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 age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation
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:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
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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
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Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
