Sub Agent; maternity cover

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  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.

• 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 check sheets 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

• 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

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits package

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.