Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture
MEP Asset Lead
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Job Introduction
We currently have a vacancy for an MEP Asset Lead here at SCS JV, specifically supporting the Shafts & Headhouses Delivery Unit.
About The Role
Manage the Design & Delivery of the Mechanical (inclusive of HVAC), Electrical, Public Health, active & passive Fire & Comms scope on a specific Asset designated by the MEP Senior Project Manager. Lead, Manage and drive the works, in accordance with the Contract Programme, to best commercial advantage, without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors or the public at large and taking into full account environmental considerations.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage, supervise and mentor an MEP SCS Asset team to manage the Supply chain to enable them to optimise their work contribution and successfully deliver the scope.
- Develop and review programmes, assess actual programme the productivity achieved, reviewing weekly and assessing Monthly, taking action where appropriate.
- Forecasting the MEP budget at the Asset, owning the Programme and Commercial Risk and Ensuring that any change to the SWI is captured and recorded
- Reporting change to the associated Discipline Package Managers and Commercial team, raising Early Warnings where necessary and holding Risk Reductions where required.
- Ensure only competent, qualified and trained operatives are engaged on site to deliver the works.
- Ensure communication to the Technical Assurance, QA and Commercial 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.
- Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
- Produce daily reports for progress monitoring, recording resources and monitoring control of project cost
- Development and submission of construction phase plans for M&E Works, eg M&E Permit procedures
- Interfacing with all internal and external stakeholders planning.
- Key point of contact for clients for project progress
- Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements
- 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.
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The Ideal Candidate
- Extensive experience in the management of Mechanical (inclusive of HVAC), Electrical, Public Health, active & passive Fire, BMS & Communications systems (including SCADA) of on a major Rail project including management, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Experience in interfaces with High Voltage, HVAC, Public Health, Fire Systems, Communications and Tunnel Ventilation.
- Knowledge of industry regulations for design, construction and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and Building Regulations).
- Experience of M&E in a Self Assurance contract environment
- HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject.
- Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skills
- Relevant CSCS Card
- SMSTS
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
- First Aid Trained
- LV Authorised Person trained would be an advantage
- Experience with managing NEC projects
- Competent in the use of Primavera planning, would be an advantage to be able to use Aphex planning or other platforms
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.
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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.
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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