Materials Lead

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Job location: Two Material Lead positions available. 1 x role in Tunnels & Routeway and 1 x role in Shafts & Headhouses.

Accessible by public transport? Yes

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  return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role

We are seeking an individual to work as a DU Material Lead in close coordination with the Engineering, Delivery, Quality, Environmental and overall Materials Teams.

Please note there are two positions available, one will be covering Tunnels & Routeway and one will be covering Shafts & Headhouses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to DU Materials Engineers, Engineering, Delivery and Quality Team with respect to Specifications, Works Information, Inspection and Test Plans, NCR's, FCD's, RFI's, amendments or departures, testing requirements, material performance, optimal use and repair works.
• Responsible for leading and managing Materials Engineering related matters within the DU
• Direct report to the DU Engineering Lead with functional reporting line to SCS Head of Materials
• Review test results from trials and site works (site lab or external lab) to ensure compliance with standards and project needs.
• Ensure that materials incorporated into the works meet specification requirements, consider value and that all necessary approvals are obtained, documented and effectively managed.
• Review Handover Packs on behalf of the Engineering Team.
• Carry out surveillances / audits of material suppliers, manufacturers and the works to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and procedures.
• Deliver materials engineering lessons learnt within DU in guidance with Head of Materials.
• Deputise for the Head of Materials / other DU Leads for Materials Engineering aspects when required.
• Provide support / mentorship to Materials or wider project team members as required.
• Attend and contribute to outreach events and supporting industry awareness in consultation with Head of Materials.
• Engage with supply chain and subcontractors with respect to Materials Engineering matters.
• Support Head of Materials with respect to budgeting, forecasting, recruitment etc. providing input from DU.
• Support Materials Engineering innovations and sustainability initiatives within the DU.
• Deliver reporting to both DU and Functional disciplines as required.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Client and JV environmental and sustainability policies and statutory requirements.

Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or Materials Engineering
• Chartered or working towards similar equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in similar projects (+10 years preferable)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• A full driving license is essential
• An industry accredited safety training eg. CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

About us:

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 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. 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…