Job Introduction

The Tunnel Walkway Construction manager is responsible for the delivery of the emergency and maintenance walkways in all bored tunnels (NTW, NTE, ET). He oversees and guides the technical aspects of the procurement, establishment of construction methodology and plant use, planning, preparation, and is in charge of the management of the construction activities.

They will report into the Tunnel Lead Construction Manager and works with the different tunnel asset teams.

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. 

Role Responsibility

• Supply chain engagement and assistance of the procurement team as technical squad lead. Evaluation of market situation and possible construction methodologies for the execution of the works. Working out of a delivery sift for different construction methods and the possible delivery models (full subcontract, subcontract with SCS contribution, self-performed works).
• Liaison with the material team to establish concrete mix design requirements supporting the required casting performance under consideration of SCS ambition to use a carbon friendly mix for the execution of the works.
• Preparing and working out work concepts and detail planning of the work
• Establishment of quality control system and assurance regime for the works.
• Addressing of the construction interfaces with the preceding tunnel sub asset works to facilitate a smooth transfer and start up of the walkway construction works.
• Establishment of work site set up with the different tunnel asset and civil construction teams considering the partial handover scenarios to other following contractors.
• Actively assists and supports the different sub asset teams with their work where required with his senior knowledge and experience and takes over tasks were required.
• Oversee establishment of Risk Assessments, WASPS and Method Statements –
• Liaise with key supplier and key subcontractors in coordination with the tunnel sub asset teams. 
• Establish a walkway construction team, largely deploying tunnel staff members of tunnel sub assets that are coming to an end before the start of the walkway construction.
• Plan, guide and oversee the construction works.
• Preparation and delivering of the tunnel handover to rail system contractor.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
• Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented
• Work collaboratively with the HS2 team and other contractors, subcontractors works packages to achieve the overall project goals

Other Responsibilities

• Understands the scope of the works and can identify change
• Promoting the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement, driving innovation, adopting best practice, standardising processes and procedures
• Ad hoc duties as required by the job

The Ideal Candidate

·         Engineering Degree / HNC or similar in a construction disciple.

·         SMSTS/SSSTS desired.

·         Experience with the establishment, optimization and application of in situ concrete mixes and strong knowledge in concrete technology of standard and special concrete in tunnelling environment.

·         Long term project experience in tunnelling (more than 10 years) including knowledge of in tunnel logistics and their constraints, tunnel site set up and the interfaces of different tunnelling activities.

·          Experiences in either slip formworking paver works or tunnel inner lining concrete works with shutter systems

·         Must be hands on with strong change environment nature, ability to embed continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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:

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:

• 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