Job Description

Job Introduction

We are seeking a curious, collaborative and dedicated security and business continuity manager, to focus on the protection of project critical assets and maintain Business Continuity (BC), Resilience and Incident Management (IM) strategies and plans.


Reporting to the head of security, the security and business continuity manager will be responsible for implementing a security strategy for all line of route off-site assets, engaging with Transport for London, Network Rail and other stakeholders. Working to the principles of ISO22301, engage with the wider project team to carry out risk assessments, business impact analyses and documentation of business continuity plans.


Assist in planning and conducting BC and joint exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption incident. Develop a BC reporting process linking with the risk team to ensure BC risks are captured and reported on a regular basis as defined by the project. Act of single point of contact for the HS2 resilience reporting procedure attend monthly and quarterly meetings representing SCS.

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. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.


Main Responsibilities
Develop a security plan, operation requirements & security assurance regime to ensure effective protection of assets & personnel along the line of route. Attend meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to business continuity and incident management. Create and oversee area contingency plans, development, and operation. Create BC plans for core risks. (7 defined risks) Create and administer training and awareness presentations or materials. Create and maintain continuity communications plans used during incidents. Prepare reports summarizing continuity outputs and accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans. Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of continuity, operations, or compliance issues. Review existing continuity plans and ensure they are updated in line with the Business Continuity strategy. Write reports to summarise testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Help create scenarios to re-establish operations from various types of business disruptions. Participates in project-wise training and communications. Produce monthly and quarterly slides for resilience forums Submit monthly exercise / testing data to HS2 Compile and submit quarterly return for HS2 on SCS resilience capability

The Ideal Candidate

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience in Security Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, or other resilience disciplines Prior experience in Business Continuity / HILP (High Impact, Low Probability) risk management functions in large infrastructure/equivalent projects desired. Current subject matter expertise of Business Continuity processes and best practice Understanding of Incident Management practices. Strong communication skills at all levels, including executive. Competent in delivering presentations and training. Strong analytical skills, able to transfer and analyse business and technology requirements.


Desirable Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience of obtaining and maintaining ISO 22301 accreditation Diploma in Security Management (NVQ Level 5) or or higher

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services


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


You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).


Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.


HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.


It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation


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.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities*
Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role*