Job introduction
Skillset: Materials Engineering
Job location: Two Material Lead positions available. 1 x role covering Shafts & Headhouses.
Accessible by public transport? Yes
Working hours: Weekdays
Contract: Permanent
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
We are seeking an individual to work as a DU Material Lead in close coordination with the Engineering, Delivery, Quality, Environmental and overall Materials Teams.
Role responsibility
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to DU Materials Engineers, Engineering, Delivery and Quality Team with respect to Specifications, Works Information, Inspection and Test Plans, NCR's, FCD's, RFI's, amendments or departures, testing requirements, material performance, optimal use and repair works.
- Responsible for leading and managing Materials Engineering related matters within the DU
- Direct report to the DU Engineering Lead with functional reporting line to SCS Head of Materials
- Review test results from trials and site works (site lab or external lab) to ensure compliance with standards and project needs.
- Ensure that materials incorporated into the works meet specification requirements, consider value and that all necessary approvals are obtained, documented and effectively managed.
- Review Handover Packs on behalf of the Engineering Team.
- Carry out surveillances / audits of material suppliers, manufacturers and the works to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and procedures.
- Deliver materials engineering lessons learnt within DU in guidance with Head of Materials.
- Deputise for the Head of Materials / other DU Leads for Materials Engineering aspects when required.
- Provide support / mentorship to Materials or wider project team members as required.
- Attend and contribute to outreach events and supporting industry awareness in consultation with Head of Materials.
- Engage with supply chain and subcontractors with respect to Materials Engineering matters.
- Support Head of Materials with respect to budgeting, forecasting, recruitment etc. providing input from DU.
- Support Materials Engineering innovations and sustainability initiatives within the DU.
- Deliver reporting to both DU and Functional disciplines as required.
- Understand and ensure compliance with Client and JV environmental and sustainability policies and statutory requirements.
The ideal candidate
Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or Materials Engineering
- Chartered or working towards similar equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience in similar projects (+10 years preferable)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbally
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping
- A full driving license is essential
- 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 is around £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.