TVS Project Manager

HS2 Rail Systems Package 2 involves the design, supply, build, testing and commissioning of all tunnel and lineside M&E systems between London and Birmingham. Scope of works includes installation of tunnel ventilation, cable management, containment and earthing, fire suppression systems, LV distribution and tunnel lighting, cross passage doors, earthing & bonding, points heating, junction lighting and power installation. Costain will be prime contractor, delivering the works with the support of a design team and specialist supply chain partners.

The Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS) Project Manager will be responsible for the development of the design and delivery strategy for both the construction tunnel ventilation system and the permanent tunnel ventilation system. They will also be responsible for the TVS interface with the Tunnel Systems SCADA. The TVS Project Manager will support product selection to ensure that the products are selected that enable efficient installation, testing & commissioning of the system.

The role will include liaison and integration with the Alliance Delivery Team to establish the most effective and efficient TVS design to support the ease of installation, testing and commissioning. The design will focus on maximising offsite manufacturing opportunities and minimising risk to the commissioning phase and ensure that the systems can be operated and maintained in line with the requirements.

The TVS Project Manager will be responsible for the development of an optimised programme which seeks to implement modern methods of construction and production thinking. The development of these ideas will be through the Initial Value Management (IVM) phase of the Contract and will support the development of an integrated programme within the Rail Systems Alliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the TVS design and delivery strategy (including Testing and Commissioning).
• Develop and implement the construction tunnel ventilation system including controls philosophy.
• Identification, development and implementation of opportunities and efficiencies using modern methods of construction such as DfMA, Modularisation and Automation.
• Ensure that the strategy is developed and aligned with other project functions such as Quality, Technical Assurance, Health & Safety, Sustainability and Social Value.
• Ensure that the proposals once agreed are cascaded and understood by the delivery team.
• Work with the Costain+ tunnels, open route and SCADA delivery team to identify best for project efficiencies.
• Responsible for the TVS resource requirements to suit the needs of the contract and work with the Project People team to recruit necessary resources.
• Input into the procurement strategy, supporting the procurement process in development of the sub-contractors works information.
• Ensure client and internal reporting is in line with the Contract requirements and the project KPIs.
• Ensure timely escalation of issues to prevent significant impact to the project.
• Develop relationships with the Principal Contractors along the route to enable effective delivery of the works.
• Development of the TVS programme including key interfaces.
• Ensure the works are safely delivered on time and budget with a right first-time quality approach.
• Works are progressively assured within the delivery area.
• Responsible for risk & opportunity management including mitigation identification and implementation.
• Responsible for effective contractual administration, upstream and downstream.
• Manage and oversee temporary works requirements, set up process with the Costain+ temporary works team for the delivery area.
• Ensure the interfaces with relevant stakeholders are identified and managed.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a similar level role, responsible for the delivery of a TVS package of works including management, procurement, design, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skills.
• A professional qualification or degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
• Recent relevant experience on M&E systems contracts, preferably in a rail environment.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering M&E and SCADA works on a major rail infrastructure project.
• Experience of Early Contractor Involvement models and NEC forms of contract.
• Knowledge of industry regulations for design, construction and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and Building Regulations).
• Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Experience of a self-assurance contract environment.
• Knowledge of Cyber security requirements.

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company.