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Job Introduction
Initially developing work plans, temporary work conception, optimising TBM drive site layouts, craneage planning, developing management and emergency planning.


Subsequently will act as the Person in Charge on a shift during the construction of TBM driven tunnels from installation to demobilization.


Roles, Responsibilities & Experience:

  • Experienced in working as a PIC on a EPB TBM tunnel.
  • Production and review of Risk Assessments, WASPS and Method Statements in particular highrisk activities to ensure adequacy of risk mitigation
  • Carry out briefings (Method Statement, Start of Shift, Safety Alert etc.) as and when required
  • Participate in/occasionally lead weekly SHE inspections and champion Project and SCS SHE initiatives
  • Ensure safety, environmental and quality non conformances are reported to the Management Team in a timely manner
  • Provide support to the Section/Shift Engineer(s) on TBM guidance, Ring Geometry and Survey Control
  • Reporting on ground condition monitoring and any changes, significant or otherwise
  • Preparation and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans and deriving task specific Check Sheets in line with project QA requirements
  • Ensuring site team compiles accurate diaries detailing resources used/activities undertaken/problems encountered during the shift
  • Reporting progress against sectional programme and providing narrative on delays/problems/innovation
  • Efficient procurement and management of materials
  • Optimization of drive site layout/setup to maximize TBM efficiency of operation
  • Maintain a proactive approach to problem solving in conjunction with the site team as required and reporting on solutions found
  • Subcontract management as required.

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 whatis possible for the role.


Role Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years' experience in TBM tunneling, with a particular emphasis on excavation of London Clay / Lambeth group utilizing an EPB TBM.
  • Engineering Degree/HNC or similar in a construction discipline
  • IOSH or SMSTS
  • Working towards chartership
Desirable Qualifications & Skills

  • Appointed Person (Cranes)
  • Temporary Works Coordinator
  • Member of ICE/IMMM
  • Experience in planning and programming multi discipline works, particularly within the tunnelling industry
  • Good track record in cost control and opportunity identification
Demonstrable record in SHE/quality risk assessment and risk mitigation


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, reliableand 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 constructionof 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.


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 18001:2017Occupational 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 issuesand 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 race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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
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