Job Description

Job Introduction

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 S1/S2 scope of works in line with HS2 statutory obligations under the Railway and Other Guided Systems Regulations (ROGS), the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) and National Technical Specifications Notices (NTSNs) . This includes undertaking system safety hazard identification and risk assessments, identifying safety measures and evidence of implementation and the associated management plans and reports.


The S1/S2 contract is currently progressing in a phased manner from detailed design to construction. SCS are required to manage the system safety activities through construction to final handover to HS2.

Working arrangements:

this role will be based in the project office in Euston for a minimum of 3-4 days per week.


Main Responsibilities
Support the System Safety and Interoperability Manager to maintain and implement the System Safety and Interoperability (NTSNs) Management Plans/Procedures/Processes. Liaise with design and construction leads and subcontractors to ensure appropriate System Safety and Interoperability activities are planned and undertaken across multiple assets on the project. Production and submission of asset specific system safety status reports to support the progressive assurance of the construction phase of S1/S2. Provide advice on system safety practices and procedures to construction project teams. Prepare and deliver briefings and awareness training to engender the appropriate system safety competence within the project team. Report on system safety activities progress and issues across the project area to the System Safety Manager. Contribute to the continued improvement of the technical assurance strategy, processes and systems. Support activities undertaken by the wider Systems Engineering & Assurance Team, to include but not limited to; Tracking system safety assurance deliverables by asset and project phase. Assist with maintaining configuration control in relation to changes imposed on the project. Contributing to Technical Assurance activities required to achieve L3 Certification.

The Ideal Candidate
Exposure to, or an interest in Systems Engineering and Technical Assurance; Experience of the application of System Safety and Interoperability assurance processes in major railway projects; Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with project delivery teams, management and the project leadership, clients, sub-contractors and other major stakeholders; High standard of verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to communicate technical assurance and system engineering concepts to construction teamsAwareness of the various disciplines involved in delivering major railway projects, their roles and responsibilities and their relationship to assurance impacting on System Safety and Interoperability deliverables and approvals; 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. Familiarity with requirements management tools, particularly IBM Rational DOORS; Good attention to detail.

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*