Interface Manager

Interface Manager – Costain Group PLC Join to apply for the Interface Manager role at Costain Group PLC. Job Description The Interface Manager is the primary point of contact for interface with other HS2 Rail Systems, civils, stations, rolling stock contracts the CRN and HS2 business systems and leads Interface management within the Rail Systems contract HRS02M+E. The Interface Manager shall ensure that coordination between relevant parties is correctly recorded, managed and resolved throughout the project lifecycle and the relevant interface documentation is maintained through accurate records in accordance with the Contractor's Interface Management Plan. The Interface Manager will be part of the engineering team. Responsibilities Responsible for creating, maintaining and administering the works in accordance with the Contractors Interface Management Plan and processes; Responsible for managing input into and reporting output of the Interface Management Tools (Relatics); Responsible for managing the interface and integration activities—including definition of physical and functional interfaces (such as cable linkages, data or information, configuration linkages); Responsible for monitoring the progress of interface resolution; Perform cross-discipline reviews, as required, ensuring any gaps, amendments, changes or others are captured and properly followed up in the interface documentation; Responsible for organising interface meetings with Others; Responsible for supporting others within the team in regard to interfacing with Others; Responsible for managing and maintaining Interface Control Document (ICD) including identification/assessment/development/closure of interfaces; Responsible for ensuring any assumption and departures required as part of the interface management are formally raised and approved by HS2; To manage instructed change by HS2 where interfaces are impacted; Identifying and reporting interface related risks as necessary; Input and support to all engineering, construction, T&C and handover functions as required related to interfaces; Managing all external design interfaces and coordinating the MEP components with inter and intra-interfaces; Track the progress of documentation in relation to the interfacing process and facilitate regular reviews; Ensure that relevant design management plans and assurance plans are adhered to, within area of responsibility; Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving initiatives through the interfacing process with Others; Ensure that the team personnel receive or have access to copies of the relevant Interfacing Documents as well as to ensure everyone is kept informed of relevant developments and issues; Internal liaison with the Construction Team, QA team and Cost Control. Essential – Knowledge, Skills & Experience Experience working for a contractor on a major infrastructure project; Middle management experience within M+E/Rail Systems on large construction contracts; Proactive in resolving problems and project result oriented; Excellent scheduling, organising and progress control; ability to prioritise work in a high-pressure environment; Enthusiastic team player, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable – Knowledge, Skills & Experience On-site experience of the delivery of M+E/Rail systems; Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices; Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management. Qualifications Degree level, or equivalent HND and experience, in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering (or related subject); Relevant CSCS Card; Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management. Desirable – Technical Competence Computer competence (Primavera software, Synchro). About the Company Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue‑chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future‑shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. Equality and Diversity A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign #J-18808-Ljbffr