We are currently recruiting for a Technical Assurance Manager to join our Assurance, Quality & Compliance team.

The Technical Assurance (TA) Team is responsible for demonstrating that the works carried out by the Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV) meet the Client (HS2) requirements as set out in the Works Information and Technical Requirements documentation. This includes ensuring that all work packages understand the relevant requirements, and provide the appropriate Validation and Verification that the requirements have been met.

The Technical Assurance Manager (TAM) role is part of Technical Assurance which sits within the Compliance, Quality and Assurance department. The postholder will lead on technical assurance activities and support related activities such as Configuration and Technical Change Management, process development and improvements; attending sub-contractor kick-off meetings and carrying out Technical Assurance reviews as necessary to support Contractor self-certification for client sign-off of works.

As a TAM, the individual will also be responsible for agreeing acceptance criteria with HS2 colleagues, planning the assurance and certification strategy for Design, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, and Handover to enable HS2 to accept that the requirements and design intent being delivered by the SCSJV and its subcontractors meet the needs and objectives of HS2 at its sponsor.

The role requires working closely with Technical Leads and the area embedded Technical Assurance Team to ensure that works are delivered in compliance with the Technical Assurance Processes and Procedures, which include ensuring that the teams have planned the appropriate verification & validation methods to demonstrate compliance. This includes providing TA guidance/training to the embedded delivery teams across the project.

Role Responsibility

To support the Head of Technical Assurance in the development and implementation of the Technical Assurance Strategy, plans, processes, and systems within the project.
Contribute to the continued improvement of the technical assurance strategy, processes, and systems for Design, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, and Handover in collaboration with delivery teams, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and the employer.
Provide narrative reports and metrics against TA KPI targets; progressive technical assurance activities; Certification and Sign-off Status.
Undertake activities as defined in the project Plans and Procedures in liaison with those delivering the works. The activities will include monitoring progress of works, reviewing deliverables for evidence of compliance, raising issues/non-conformances where appropriate, and negotiating corrective actions with those responsible for the works.
Coordinate the certification activities for work packages to gain L3 certification from the Employer.
Deliver technical assurance communications such as staff briefings and technical assurance awareness training.
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

Chartered Engineer or significant experience of working at equivalent level in a project environment.
Experienced in the application of system engineering principles and/or assurance processes in civil engineering/construction projects.
Knowledge and experience of the regulatory environment and statutory obligations relating to major rail infrastructure/construction projects or equivalent.
Capable of developing plans and managing workload/activities and taking sole accountability for task delivery.
Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with project delivery teams, management and the project leadership, clients, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders, credible in building relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Able to show resilience and tenacity whilst remaining adaptable and flexible when working under the pressure of tight deadlines and project change.
High standard of verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate technical assurance and system engineering concepts to a variety of audiences.
Awareness of the various disciplines involved in delivering major 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 of 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 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 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 develop a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrate 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.

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.

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.

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package.

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