Skillset: Tunnelling/Sprayed Concrete Lining/Engineering/Technical/Quality Assurance
Start Date: 16/03/2026
Accessible by public transport? Yes (North Acton)
Working hours: Initially Mon-Fri, 24/5 12hr shift pattern.
Contract: FTC
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.
Role: Responsible for the Technical and Quality Assurance support of the delivery of the SCL tunnels. Will require technical (engineering/tunnelling), leadership and project management skills and experience. Support the daily technical requirements of the team and assist the Agent with long term planning.
Role Responsibilities
Covering all permanent and temporary works design related to the NTE and cross passages
Control of TWS on site, reporting back to the Temporary Works Coordinator
Provide strategic guidance based on personal knowledge and experience of similar projects to inform and direct project and programme
Identify risk and opportunity, advise the Agents appropriately
Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works under their control and ensure a similar understanding within the team
Manage compliance, quality control, and quality assurance standards and specifications
Develop a 28-day programme to benchmark productivity measures for the workforce. Assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings. This should include resource requirements
Assist the Tunnel Agent to establish project objectives, procedures, data collection methods, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy
Prepare scheduled and necessary updates of construction activities and analysis of manpower and equipment required
Prepare and periodically review the Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Plans and Procedures for the construction works and ensure that the work is being carried out as specified
Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and checksheets are produced in a timely manner
Communicate to the QA and QS teams' non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations
Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project
The Ideal Candidate
CSCS card
Engineering Degree/ HNC or similar in a construction discipline
IOSH or SMSTS desired, SSSTS minimum
Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)
Experience with SCL construction techniques – as a guideline 2 years minimum desired
Temporary Works Appreciation desired
Benefits
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
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