Security Control Room Manager

Responsible for managing the SCS command and control room which will undertake the function of managing the response to any large scale incident that occurs within the SCS Railways Project and/or any incident that occurs within the HS2 footprint that might impact on SCS. The role will also manage the normal monitoring of project CCTV and liaise with the logistics team and the SCS security provider. During any large scale incident, the manager will initially perform the function of Incident Commander (Gold/Silver) and subsequently act as a support facility to the SCS command team once in place.

Whilst this role is predominately Monday - Friday you may be required to perform your duties outside of these hours.

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.

Role Responsibility

• Managing the control room and staff


• Ensuring the correct competent staffing levels are in place 24/7


• Liaising with the security contractor around training and development of control room staff


• Ensuring only authorized individuals are allowed access into the control room


• Managing the operational use of CCTV, ensuring compliance with GDPR procedures


• Undertaking regular checks of CCTV locations to ensure they are fully functioning and providing the optimum picture requirements and liaising with the respective area security managers.


• Providing support to the area security managers and security contractors supervisors


• Liaising on a regular basis with the SCS Logistics Team, 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.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Significant experience as a Control Room Manager


• Competent in the use of reporting systems such as HS2 Horace or similar


• Detailed knowledge of security technology - CCTV, Access Control


• Experience in reporting and emergency response procedures


• Knowledge of Gold/Silver/Bronze procedures during an incident


Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Experience as a Control Room Manager on a large construction project


• SIA license


• Police Clearance Certificate and clean driving license


• Relevant CSCS Card, 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
  
  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.

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package