Job introduction
MEP Engineer required to manage the delivery of works on 1 of the 12 No Assets within the SCS scope of works.
As the MEP Engineer you will be responsible for the delivery of an element of the works at an asset. Reporting to the MEP Delivery Manager on the Asset you ensure that a quality product is delivered safely and sustainably in accordance with the contract program and requirements.
You will work collaboratively with your suppliers and others on the Asset to ensure that the works can be completed efficiently
Role responsibility
Safety and Environment
- Proactively engage on Health, Safety, and Environmental matters. Ensuring that the works are planned and executed in accordance with SCS and Statutory requirements.
- Engage with the supply chain workforce to ensure that works are being completed in accordance with the relevant SCS and Statutory requirements, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues.
Quality and Technical Compliance
- Ensure that all works under your control have identified and managed quality risks, including the completion and recording of installation and commissioning inspections
- Identify snags and defects in the works and work with the suppliers to identify resolutions
- Engineering support for subcontractors, suppliers and 3rd parties.
- Develop the subcontract design and construction methodology. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and prestart documentation.
- Internal liaison with the Project Manager, Design and Engineering Team, QA team and Cost Control.
- External liaison with HS2, Subcontractors / Suppliers and Stakeholders, close co-ordination with the operations and planning team.
- Co-ordination of works with Temporary site services team, Co-ordination of works with the any Rail Systems interface personal.
Design Integration and Change Control
- Reviewing permanent works design and ensuring appropriate input from the construction team during the design
- Managing the interface between Temporary Works and Permanent Works design, including review of method statements and construction sequences to ensure full integration
- Management of the interface between construction and design during the construction phase: review of key RFIs from construction to design, approval of proposed change to design following the Field Change process (as part of the management and control of change) and approval of any NCRs raised, including implementing measures to avoid similar non-conformances in future
- Identifying any changes during construction that could have an impact on either the temporary works design or permanent works design and control of that change
Delivery
- Develop the subcontract design and construction methodology. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and prestart documentation.
- Interface with the Asset Lead, MEP Delivery Manager and other members of the delivery team to ensure that your works and requirements are integrated into the main design programme.
- Internal liaison with the Project Manager, Design and Engineering Team and QA Team.
- External liaison with HS2, Subcontractors / Suppliers and Stakeholders, close co-ordination with the operations and planning team.
- Co-ordination of works with Temporary site services team, Co-ordination of works with the any Rail Systems interface personal.
Commercial
- Understand the form of Contract and develop detailed site specific programmes, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Project Manager and QS department.
- Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions, assist to develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
- Communicate to the Project Manager, QA and QS teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with Client / Designer / Project Team.
The ideal candidate
- Experience of the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems including design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- A professional qualification or degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject
- Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing, and best practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing NEC construction contracts.
- Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver.
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- SMSTS/SSSTS
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:
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