MEP Permit Controller in London

We currently have 2no. MEP Access/Permit Controllers to join our Shafts & Headhouses team here at SCS Railways.

About the role:

Reporting to the MEP Asset Lead, the candidate will be responsible for Access management of an Asset during the AFO & MEP fit-out stages of shafts and headhouses on the HS2 S1 and S2 lots.

Role Responsibility

• Understanding of the T&C Strategy and associated Industry Standard Safe Systems of Work.
• Input into identifying long lead time and high-risk packages and products and access routes to and from delivery locations to the final install point.
• Assist with the development and submission of MEP Permit procedures.
• Working with the delivery team to develop and maintain and monitor a robust system that is cascaded and understood by the entire construction team inc. 6 week lookahead.
• Liaising with any Third Parties, HS2 or HSRS to manage early access requirements and adequate handovers.

Other Responsibilities

• Assisting with the Implementation of the health, safety, environmental and quality standards into construction planning and works.
• Promoting and monitoring the roll out and implementation of SCS values and behaviours.

The Ideal Candidate

Required:

• A professional qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject.
• Experience of delivering MEP works on a major rail or infrastructure project.
• Knowledge of industry regulations for Construction and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and Building Regulations).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in interfaces with High Voltage, Low Voltage & Communications and Tunnel Ventilation.
• Experience in managing interfaces between Supply Chain and managing Access arrangements inc. MEP Riser Management.

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.

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.

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package.