Job Description

Job Introduction

Overall responsibility to coordinate the mobilisation and management of security resources within the construction sites and offices centered around the Euston Approaches area. Reporting to SCS Senior Security Manager, the Security Manager will be responsible for liaising with the SCS construction team, defining site specific security operational requirements and developing security plans. Regular liaison with logistics, construction and health and safety stakeholders, 3rd parties and other main works civils packages to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.

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
Assessment of security threats, developing a Site Specific Security Plan for each working area in accordance with the SCS project wide security plan and site access procedure. Contributing to implementation of the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) Ensuring the implementation of the Security Plan and procedures. Briefing and guidance of the project team, subcontractors, suppliers and 3rd parties on the security plan and procedures. Drafting security guard assignment instructions, undertaking regular site assurance inspections. Liaising with local enforcing agencies and land-owners to discuss plans against threats and civil unrest. Working alongside stakeholders to safeguard common land areas and roads from disruptions and unduly inconveniences. Representing SCS at Town Hall Meetings and Community Committees to ensure that the joint venture's interests and commitment for security and safety and are aligned with their needs. Investigating and reporting any breaches, losses or misappropriation of SCS assets to the correct authorities for their actions. Driving innovation and the upskilling of the project team in all security matters and continuous improvement. Support the wider Health Safety and Security team in roll out of specific Health and Safety briefings and behavioral change program 'Love for Life'

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience as a Security Manager or similar role Experience in using security technology - CCTV, Access Control Experience in reporting and emergency response planning Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures Experience of conducting investigations Good understanding of threat analysis and asset protection Competent and comfortable with public speaking and community liaison work

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

Experience as a Security Manager on a similar size construction project Police/military experience Experience of supervising SIA security officers Diploma in Security Management (NVQ Level 5) or Security Management Foundation (IQ level 3) or other security related qualification Member of 'The Security Institute' Police Clearance Certificate and clean driving license Relevant CSCS Card

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 one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with 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 1998) 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 race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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*