Job introduction
We currently have a vacancy for a System Safety & Interoperability Manager to join our System Engineering Technical Assurance team.
The System Engineering Technical Assurance Team is responsible for demonstrating that the works carried out by the JV meet the employers requirements as set out in the Works Information and Contract Requirements Technical. This includes ensuring that all work packages understand the relevant requirements, and provide the appropriate Validation and Verification that the requirements have been met.
SCS are required by HS2 in the to undertake System Safety and Interoperability activities for the scope of works in line with HS2 Technical Standards and Requirements; including statutory obligations under the Railway and Other Guided Systems Regulations (ROGS), the Common Safety Method on Risk Assessment (CSM on RA) and Technical Specifications on Interoperability . This includes undertaking system safety hazard identification and risk assessments, identifying safety requirements, measures to be undertaken and evidence of compliance, including implementation and the associated management plans and reports. It is currently planned that much of this work will be undertaken by the subcontracts however the responsibility for management, planning and integration between the sub contractors, remains with SCS.
The role currently reports to Head of Assurance, Quality and Compliance
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
- Develop, maintain and update the Plans, Processes and Procedures covering System Safety and Interoperability, including contributing to associated plans, procedures and processes as required
- Liaise with design and construction leads and subcontractors to ensure appropriate System Safety and Interoperability activities are planned and undertaken.
- Review deliverables (from internal and external providers) to ensuring they are timely, of a high standard and meet compliance requirements.
- Develop and deliver briefings on System Safety and Interoperability practices and procedures to Project Team and Subcontractors.
- Prepare and contribute materials as required to support the development of project competency (key people) with respect to System Safety and Interoperability.
- Act as the key contact for all matters relating to System Safety and Interoperability with HS2.
- Develop and maintain reports on System Safety and Interoperability activities, covering progress and issues across the project to the Head of Technical Assurance, Quality and Compliance, HS2 and others as required.
- Manage the relationship, supporting Head of AQC and HS2, with HS2 appointed Independent Assessment Body and Notified Body.
- Work with PRAM and CDM SME to integrate PRAM and CDM activities impacting on System Safety and Interoperability.
- Contribute to the continued improvement of the technical assurance, processes and systems.
The ideal candidate
- Chartered Engineer or significant experience of working at equivalent level in a project environment;
- Extensive Experience of the application of system safety assurance processes in major railway projects;
- Extensive Knowledge and experience of the regulatory environment and statutory obligations relating to major rail infrastructure / construction projects or equivalent;
- Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with project delivery teams, management and the project leadership, clients, sub contractors, regulatory bodies and other major stakeholders, credible in building relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders;
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate technical assurance and system engineering concepts to variety of audiences;
- Awareness of the various disciplines involved in delivering major railway projects, their roles and responsibilities and their relationship to assurance;
- Good information management and analytical skills, able to quickly and efficiently seek out the relevant and pertinent points from large volumes of project information;
- Experienced in the use project information tools and management systems including MS Office and web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management, such as Enterprise Bentley, Projectwise or similar.
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
