Assistant Materials Engineer

    Overview

  • Location:
    London, United Kingdom

  • Contact type:
    Permanent

  • Job category:
    Tunnels & Routeway

  • Closing date:
    06.11.2026

  • Job reference:
    scsrail/TP/44806/4374

Job introduction

Skillset: Assistant Materials Engineering

Job location: Area East/Euston

Accessible by public transport? Yes – London Underground and Train Lines

Working hours: Weekdays

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 during the interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role

We are seeking an individual to work as an Assistant Materials Engineer in close coordination with the Area Materials Engineer, the Delivery Team and the on-site Laboratory.

Role responsibility

Key Responsibilities under supervision of the Area Materials Engineer:

· Review of requirements from Works Information, SCEWs;

· Review of design materials specifications;

· Review of MCRs;

· Advise on required derogations and amendments of requirements, specifications, etc;

· Coordination of materials specifications, ITP requirements and supply chain materials management

during mobilization and works execution;

· Review and refine testing requirements and scope;

· Development of templates for testing and technical assurance (TA);

· Development of testing and test record data base;

· Review of requirements register and advise TA team;

· Engagement with supply chain/ subcontractors, support of engineering, procurement, and

construction teams;

· 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

· HND /HNC / NVQ in a relevant subject beneficial; 

· Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Materials or Earthworks is desirable; 

· Good communication skills, both written and verbally; 

· Ability to work individually and as part of a team; 

· Reliable with excellent timekeeping; 

· Willingness to work overtime which may also include weekend and/or night working; 

· A full driving license is appreciated; 

· Preferably an industry accredited safety training eg. CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).

About the Company

About us:

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 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts isaround £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. 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.

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
London
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

  • We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact. 

    Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

  • We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. 

    We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

  • Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

  • 1
    Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
  • 2
    If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
  • 3
    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
  • 4
    If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
  • 5
    Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
  • 6
    Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

Assistant Materials Engineer

  • Location:London, United Kingdom
  • Contract type:Permanent
  • Job category:Tunnels & Routeway
  • Closing date:06.11.2026
  • Job reference:scsrail/TP/44806/4374

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