Job Description

Job Introduction

The U&A Compliance Coordinator reports directly to the &A Compliance Manager supporting the co-ordination, submission and completion of Commitments Comploiance Plans (CCP) and other supporting information required to fulfill SCS's obligtions in regards to the Undertakings and Assurances within the High Speed Rail Act 2017.


The U&A Compliance Coordinator will work within the Consents & Engagement Service core team but will operate across thre distinct delivery area in separay geographic locations, supporting the U&A Area Coordinators within the delivery teams to ensure that the U&As are understood and managed with consistsnecy, and helping to enure that the project overall also delivers its contractual obligations in an efficient and cost effective manner.

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
Supporting the U&A Compliance Manager and U&A Area Coordinators in ensuring the area delivery and/or service teams understand the U&A obligations for their scope of works Support the delivery teams in developing and maintaining up-to-date Commitments Compliance Plans across the project, and managing the overall Commitments Register / Compliance Plan baseline on a day to day basis Ensuring accurate and timely updates to the Client's U&A management system and submission of evidence on the Client's document management system. Attend and minute monthly review meetings with the Client, cascading Client feedback across the teams to resolve any outstanding matters. Producing reports which periodically record the progress on the discharge or handover of the commitments, including submission of supporting evidence, as well as any non-compliances or 'near misses' Support the U&A Compliance Manager in carrying out internal audits on U&A compliance Support the U&A Compliance Manager, U&A Area Coordinators, area delivery teams and service function teams in investigating and collating evidence for any non-compliance with U&A's, and supporting the completion of Lessons Learned activities Liaison with the Client and their other Contractors to develop a consistent approach to managing the submission, updating and approval of the CCP baseline and supporting documentation.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Competencies

Good communication skills both written and verbal Excellent organisational skills and able to multi-task Approachable and excellent collaboration skills Working knowledge and Intermediate level of Office IT Systems Able to meet deadlines Attention to detail

Desirable Competencies

Database administration experience, including data-entry and basic reporting Understanding of the statutory process of the HS2 Act and associated Undertakings & Assurances.

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*