Requirements Manager

SCS Railways; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company working on the HS2 project, focusing on requirements and verification management for high-speed rail infrastructure. This role offers opportunities for professional development and participation in community initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Participation in EDI Champions program

Qualifications

• Experienced in using DOORS or similar tools for project requirements management.
• Capable of working collaboratively with project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of Verification and Validation Matrices (VVMs).
• Manage the requirements management database.
• Drive innovation in the requirements management approach.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Education

Professional Qualifications in System Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

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. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. We will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead the production of Verification and Validation Matrices (VVMs) to support the technical design assurance process.
2. Ensure the requirements management approach complies with HS2 standards and Contract Works Information requirements.
3. Brief and liaise with the wider project team and subcontractors on requirements management processes throughout the design, construction, and handover stages.
4. Assist other disciplines with interactions with the DOORS Database(s) and related requirements management activities.
5. Develop, set up, and manage the requirements management database.
6. Drive innovation in the requirements management approach.
7. Facilitate monitoring and reporting on the performance of requirements management processes.
8. 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 qualifications or equivalent experience in System Engineering.
• Capable of working collaboratively with project delivery teams and building stakeholder relationships.
• Previous experience in large infrastructure projects, multidisciplinary teams, especially in civil engineering or rail sectors, 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, alleviate congestion on existing railways, and connect major cities with high-speed services.

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

You will be a valued member of the team with opportunities for additional responsibilities, participation in our EDI Champions program, and supporting the local community, such as STEM initiatives.

We prioritize your personal and professional development, welcoming discussions on further study, professional memberships, or certifications.

HS2, in collaboration with Skanska, Costain, and STRABAG, promotes an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are asked to complete a diversity form to help monitor and improve our diversity efforts. All responses are anonymous, securely stored, and comply with data protection laws.

All employees, design houses, and supply chains must implement and comply with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards, along with applicable policies, plans, procedures, and legal requirements, fostering a safety culture with a focus on Zero Accidents and continuous 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 fair interview opportunities for qualified candidates with disabilities.

To be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, applicants must:

• Have a long-term physical or mental impairment impacting daily activities.
• Meet the role’s minimum criteria and person specifications as demonstrated in the application and pre-interview process.

Salary is competitive and includes an excellent benefits package.