Section Engineer

Overview

Location:
London, United Kingdom
Contact type:
Permanent
Job category:
Tunnels & Routeway
Closing date:
26.07.2026
Job reference:
scsrail/TP/7304/4134

Job introduction

Reporting to The Utility Sub-agent will be responsible for developing and leading the utility works delivery with the Area utilities team for up to 2 Work packages having accountability for the delivery of the works with regards to safety, cost, programme and technical assurance.

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

Add valuable utility experience to the Utilities delivery, responsibilities of which including but not limited to:

Managing new temporary and/or permanent supply connections.
Managing the disconnection/abandoning existing utility services.

Managing the diversion of existing utility assets.
Managing the protection of existing utility assets.
Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
Managing and co-ordinating the activities of the site engineers to ensure all works and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
Keep and monitor full and accurate daily/weekly site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
Implement and maintain the SCS Safety, Health, Environment, Welfare, and Quality Minimum standards throughout the Central utilities team and supply chain.
Implement and maintain SCS Environmental Management and Sustainability strategies as part of the delivery of SCS Utilities Works (HS2 Undertaking and Assurances, HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements EMR’s, HS2 Code of Construction Practice COCP). Ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
Notify all anticipated change, highlight risk and opportunities to the SCS Area and Core utilities team as part of the management of the SCS Utilities scope. Work as a collective team to Maintain the Utility Asset Register (UAR) and update the requirements in line with the progression of the HS2 Programme.
Actively pursue value engineering opportunities for the works within their sector, championing effective opportunities across the project.
Maintain HS2 and SCS values across the works, reducing waste, emissions, and carbon.

The ideal candidate

Understanding of the delivery Contestable Utilities Work and associated Non-Contestable Utilities Work. Ideally in all sectors: Gas, Water, Electricity, Telecoms, Sewerage and Drainage.
Understanding of New Roads and Streets Works Act (NRSWA), Water Industry Act, Electricity Act
Understanding of Utility companies, procedures, and handover requirements for works done as a Lloyds Registered ICP/IGT/Self Lay Organization.
Understanding of street works, liaison with Local Boroughs/Highway Authority.
Understanding of NEC Contract terms and Conditions.
Understanding of planning tools and software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and their influence on the NEC Contract.
CSCS Card
SMSTS
Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
NW10 6NB
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