Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture
Head of Packages (MEP & AFO)
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Job Introduction
Skillset: delivery, leadership
Job location: North Acton
Working hours: Weekdays
Contract: Permanent
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
To lead all aspects of delivering the MEP and AFO packages within the shafts and headhouses delivery unit, in accordance with SCS project’s procedures and best practice guidance. To underpin the successful delivery of the packages to the agreed targets and to work collaboratively with the wider programme to ensure the overall delivery of the programme’s strategic objectives, such as time, cost, quality, and client’s satisfaction.
To maintain the SCS Project culture in all aspects of the delivery and be a role model for the team.
Creating a balance between leadership, operational expertise, strategic emphasis, and senior-level stakeholder engagement.
Main Responsibilities
- Accountability for the delivery of all aspects of the MEP & AFO subcontract packages.
- Accountability for the SCS culture around business, health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Manage the packages in line with the target budget in collaboration with the Commercial Director.
- Reviewing and improving the business planning and forecasting within the area.
- Proactively manage IPLT, client, and industry relationships to further develop and enhance the JV reputation within the industry.
- Actively promote and ensure good governance and interaction with the delivery units and the support functions.
- Ensure that robust procedures exist for management of packages during the development and implementation phases.
- Support the development and maintenance of effective client relationships, monitor client satisfaction levels, and respond urgently to any client concerns and ensure improvement plans are developed, implemented, and progress against plans is shared with clients.
- Manage and proactively engage in mitigating risks, support contractual performance, and total project delivery, including anticipating problems and developing action plans.
- Ensure that the packages fully comply with all statutory and regulatory provisions, including HMRI, ORR, and the CDM Regulations.
- Ensure project change control procedures are established and adhered to in a timely and effective manner to minimize impact on project delivery.
- Regularly review project forecast with the Commercial Director, ensuring any discrepancies are resolved.
- Approve the mobilization plan including supporting recruitment when necessary.
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Required Qualifications
- Hold a relevant university degree.
- Chartered Member or Fellow of an appropriate professional institution or similar professional qualification.
Experience And Skills
- Proven track record at a senior leadership level, of leading cross-functional teams within large and complex project environments, internally and externally.
- Current knowledge of the applicable Health and Safety standards and the adoption of best practice in delivery of tunneling and associated works.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen and a track record of pre-construction, project procurement, and project execution.
- Previous experience in delivering work within set timeframes and in accordance with a defined project strategy and allocated budget.
- Understanding of the impact of change and the mechanisms to record and communicate the impact of change within the team and the entire organization.
- A proven advocate for innovation and technology driven by a desire to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- An ability to define expectations, establish measurement of performance, and hold individuals and teams to account for their outcomes and celebrate their achievements.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt to different cultures drawn from a diverse background with an inclusive and equitable approach to team selection and appointment.
Key Behaviors And Attributes
- Strategic Skills – Innovative Management / Strategic Agility
- Operating Skills – Priority Setting
- Energy & Drive – Drive for results / Perseverance
- Personal & Interpersonal Skills – Ethics and Values / Integrity and Trust / Motivating others
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 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.
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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 1998) 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 develop a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues, and demonstrate 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.
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.
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.
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.
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