We are recruiting for a Technical Assurance Requirements Engineer to join the HS2 Track Infrastructure project during its initial design phase. This role will operate concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are currently at their peak.

The team operates under a Rail Systems Alliance structure, managing interfaces, resolving disputes, and working collaboratively on design, program, access, resources, and logistics. The goal is achieving shared objectives around cost and schedule.

Position Title

Technical Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active role in coordinating and submitting all technical assurance activities to resolve any related issues, and deliver a progressively self-assured product.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of technical assurance processes and systems, capturing lessons learned.
• Apply processes and procedures identified in the FBRS Requirements and Assurance Management Plan (RAMP) to help ensure technical self-assurance at each HS2 Technical Lifecycle Stage.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Contractor’s Technical Requirements Baseline, capturing input requirements to ensure design aligns with Works Information, applicable standards, and statutory obligations.
• Aid in the identification and decomposition of new and existing requirements.
• Assist in the elicitation of system and subsystem requirements as part of design development and assurance.
• Ensure sound engineering and verification & validation (V&V) protocols produce evidence that assures all stakeholders that the project is on track and will deliver the requested outcomes.
• Ensure progressively delivered assurance evidence through each project lifecycle to mitigate risks of protracted approval that may delay works acceptance.
• Contribute to progress reviews, tracking, and reporting of assured deliverables as well as associated certifications to meet program milestones.
• Aid the assessment of Technical Assurance readiness to proceed with interdisciplinary design reviews and lifecycle stage gates.
• Assist in the preparation of stage gate assurance packs for Level 3 lifecycle stage feedback/synthesis review (FBRS/HS2) acceptance panels.
• Support regular progress reviews, tracking, and reporting of assured deliverables and certifications as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• Chartered membership in Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MEC), Project and Works Association (PWA) Institute, or Chartered Engineer (CEng ICE) is desirable but not mandatory
• Proven experience in major multi-disciplinary rail projects, with preference for:
  • High-speed railway projects
  • Design and build projects
  • UK projects
• Proficient in Requirements Management
• Skilled in IBM Rational DOORS
• Previous experience in a comparable role with aligned responsibilities and accountability
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach
• Enthusiastic team player with the ability to listen, understand, and engage

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