Completion and Transitions Lead

Job Introduction

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Completion and Transitions (C&T) team responsible for the delivery of all C&T outcomes related to SCS Shafts and Headhouses delivery unit (SHDU).The  C&T Lead is a key member of the Completion and Transitions Team whilst also supporting the Delivery Unit management team in ensuring that SCS meets all of its Assurance ,Quality and Compliance obligations relating to SHDU.

The C&T Lead is responsible for leading  all Technical Assurance, Quality, Digital Completion, Interface ,handover and compliance requirements associated with their area of responsibility. Supported by the wider C&T team the successful candidate maintains a framework of processes and governance to ensure that the Delivery Unit acts and delivers in accordance with the requirements of the contract, the Works Information and parent company obligations. The C&T lead is responsible for managing all aspects their multidisciplinary team including HR,wellbeing and budget

This Role requires both experience of assurance and completion of large scale complex projects together with significant Project Management experience in driving multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance and support, including stepping in to support project-critical demands and act as an escalation point on the management of technical risks.
• Guarding technical quality and compliance throughout the works aligned with SCS’s responsibilities of Lead Designer as defined in the Works Information
• Driving delivery of all required C&T outcomes for their DU
• Management of a multidisciplinary DU team within a matrix organisation in respect of budget ,HR and all associated aspects. 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Proven track record of delivering Technical Services on large and complex infrastructure Projects.
• Knowledge of the applicable Technical Assurance and Health and Safety standards and the adoption of best practice in delivery of completion and handover in a rail environment
• Experience of forming and leading high performing teams and operating at senior level in organisations.
• Demonstrate the delivery of Assurance, Handover and Completion outcomes (ideally in a rail environment)
• Experience of delivering Technical Assurance and Handover across the full project lifecycle
• Credible in building relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and leading through influence.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills – leadership team level
• University Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience of operations within a challenging stakeholder and regulatory environment

Desirable:

• Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institution or similar professional qualification
• Experience of large complex railway projects
• Successful delivery within a matrix management and/or programme management framework

Key Behaviours and attributes:
 

• Strategic Skills – Goal setting, improvement planning & implementation, talent development
• Operating Skills – Team management, delegation and priority setting
• Energy & Drive – Drive for results, perseverance, and resilience
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills – Ethics and Values / Integrity and Trust / Motivating others