Technical Interface Engineer

Job Introduction We currently have a vacancy for a Technical Interface Engineer within our Completions \& Transitions team here at SCS Railways. **About the role** Supported by the Technical Interface Manager where required, the Technical Interface Engineer will take the lead on owning, managing and coordinating the external interface with the Euston assets and ensuring that good and timely communication is maintained at all times. You will: * Facilitate the identification by the SCS team and the Design House of the detailed interfaces * Draw on the appropriate resource from across the SCS team and the Design House to ensure that the required deliverables are produced in a timely manner * Own the Technical Interface Register for the technical interface and ensure that all technical interfaces are identified, tracked and closed out in line with the project programme. * Ensure that outstanding relationships with technical interface are developed and maintained in order to support the effective progression and close out of the interfaces * Contribute to the development and implementation of the required plans and processes to deliver the above * Whilst the principal focus will be on the technical interfaces, where required the Technical Interface Engineer may also be required to support the Technical Interface Manager with the management of other Technical Interfaces on the **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. Main Responsibilities * Contribute to developing, implementing and managing the Interface Management Plan from a Technical Interface perspective. * Ensuring that SCS complies with the HS2’s, and all other relevant parties’, arrangements for managing interfaces and transition with other contractors, including establishing clear roles and responsibilities. * Communicating interface issues and risks that will impact project delivery and identify mitigation measures * Holding regular interface meetings with relevant parties to manage interfaces, meet programme milestones and mitigate risks. * Updating the Technical Interface Manager on interface issues, produce weekly/monthly reports detailing interface issues that may impact the works and propose mitigation actions. * Providing progress reports, including closure of mitigation actions * Developing and maintain the Technical Interface Register for technical interfaces, and undertake regular reviews of the register with design, construction and lot teams * Utilising the Technical Interface Register to classify and prioritize the identified interfaces and ensure that relevant Interface Control Documents (or similar) are produced in a timely manner. * Assist in developing the use of appropriate technology including, but not limited to, BIM, GIS and IBM Doors to facilitate the effective management and communication of interfaces. * Maintain an up\-to\-date Technical Interface Register and submit as required by the throughout Stage The Ideal Candidate * Appropriate technical qualification (Engineering) * Project management experience * Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and effective channels of communication * Strong communication skills * Technical Interface experience preferred but not essential in either a Construction, Rail or TfL Environment. * Experience of solving problems in an engineering environment. * Proven ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and effective channels of communication in a pressurised and highly time sensitive environment 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:** **https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability\-confident\-guidance\-for\-levels\-1\-2\-and\-3/level\-1\-disability\-confident\-committed** **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*