Responsibility for Requirements and Verification & Validation Management on the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Reporting to the Requirements Lead.

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. We will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the production of Verification Validation Matrices (VVMs) to support the technical design assurance process.
• Ensure the requirements management approach meets HS2 standards and Contract Works Information requirements.
• Brief and liaise with the wider project team and subcontractors on requirements management processes throughout design, construction, and handover stages.
• Assist other disciplines with interactions with the DOORS Database(s) and related requirements management activities.
• Develop, set up, and manage the requirements management database.
• Drive innovation in requirements management approaches.
• Monitor and report on the performance of requirements management processes regularly.
• Support recruitment and training processes related to requirements management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in using DOORS or similar tools for project requirements management.
• Possesses appropriate professional qualification or equivalent experience in System Engineering.
• Capable of working collaboratively with project delivery teams and building stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Experience working on large infrastructure projects, multidisciplinary teams, especially in civil engineering or rail, is advantageous.

About the Company

The role involves working on the HS2 project, the UK’s new high-speed rail network, which aims to boost economic growth, reduce congestion on existing railways, and connect major cities with fast, reliable services.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, including twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and site compounds.

You will be part of a diverse team with opportunities for additional responsibilities, involvement in our EDI Champions program, and community support activities such as STEM advocacy.

We prioritize personal and professional development, supporting further studies, professional memberships, or attainments.

HS2 emphasizes an inclusive recruitment process, requiring candidates to complete a diversity form to monitor and improve diversity efforts. All responses are anonymous, securely stored, and compliant with data protection laws.

All employees and supply chains must adhere to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards, fostering a safety culture aligned with our Zero Accidents ethos and commitment to continual improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and do not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader, encouraging disabled applicants to apply and ensuring a fair interview process for those meeting minimum criteria.

Disability Confident Scheme Considerations:

• A physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on daily activities.
• Ability to demonstrate meeting the role's minimum requirements in the application and pre-interview stages.