Technical Assurance Engineer (Maternity Cover)
Posted 12 days 13 hours ago by SCS Railways
We currently have a vacancy for a Technical Assurance Engineer (12-month maternity cover).
The Technical Assurance team is responsible for capturing, developing, and demonstrating compliance with Client and Stakeholder requirements, facilitating configuration and technical change management. We provide the framework for managing technical assurance activities to achieve self-assured and contractually compliant project delivery.
The postholder will work closely with the Core and Area Technical Assurance Managers, Requirements Managers, and key technical leads within the project team to ensure that project delivery (Design and Construction) complies with the processes and procedures. The role will also support activities such as Configuration and Technical Change Management; Project and Programme Management.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need, such as part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. Anyone applying can discuss flexibility options at interview, and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibilities- Provide support and guidance on processes and procedures governing Technical Assurance and compliant delivery to project teams.
- Work with project teams, subcontractors, and subject matter experts to ensure certification requirements are met.
- Define applicable requirements for each work package and identify appropriate verification and validation evidence.
- Contribute to Technical Assurance activities required to achieve L3 Certification.
- Assist Technical Assurance Managers with progress reviews of work package-specific Technical Assurance deliverables.
- Assist with maintaining and monitoring technical changes, standards baselines, and work package deliverables.
- Support administrative activities such as document reviews, information collation, meetings, minutes, and reporting.
- Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements, ensuring they are implemented within your discipline on the project.
- Formal education in an engineering-related subject is advantageous.
- Interest or exposure to Systems Engineering and Technical Assurance.
- At least two years' experience working within engineering.
- Experience in Civil Engineering or Rail is advantageous.
- Familiarity with requirements management tools.
The role involves working on the HS2 project, the UK's new high-speed rail network, which aims to boost economic growth and connect major cities with fast, reliable services.
The Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, including tunnels, shafts, bridges, and earthworks.
We offer opportunities for additional responsibilities, participation in our EDI Champions program, and community support activities like STEM ambassador roles.
We value your development and are open to supporting further study, professional memberships, or attainment.
HS2 promotes inclusive recruitment. Candidates are asked to complete a diversity form to help us monitor and improve our diversity efforts. All responses are anonymous and securely stored, in compliance with data protection laws.
All employees and supply chains must comply with ISO standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, ISO/IEC 27001:2013) and statutory requirements, fostering a safety culture and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and do not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, gender identity, marriage, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage disabled applicants to apply and will ensure a fair interview process for those who meet the minimum criteria.
To be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, you must:
- Have a long-term impairment affecting your daily activities.
- Meet the minimum job criteria and person specification.
Salary is competitive with an excellent benefits package.