Suitably Qualified Security Specialist
Job Introduction
About the role:
- To enable SCS JV to arrive at appropriate, proportionate, and effective security solutions.
- To view and read HS2 and DH security information and assist SCS JV’s internal SMEs where required (e.g access control/cyber security questions etc.)
- To enable SCS JV to review the deliverables produced by the DH SQSS. For clarity, DH retain the obligation to ensure their deliverables are complaint to the HS2 works information and therefore no liability is taken by the SQSS as to their compliance.
- To comment and check that DH are in general delivering in line with expectations.
- To be present in discussions between DH and HS2 relating to design development and resolution.
- To enable SCS JV visibility and the opportunity to participate in these discussions and highlight matters to SCS JV which may need further action (e.g. provide commercial team with information to enable SCS JV to raise an EWN).
- To advise SCS JV on security topics
Functional management will be via the Head of Design. The role requires the ability to self-start and progress with only minimal briefing required.
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
- Review of HS2 Security Works information
- Review of Design House Deliverables completed to date to confirm completeness and compliance to Works Information
- Liaise with HS2 Security leads in ongoing discussions relating to security topics
- Work close with the area teams to ensure suitable compliance to security requirements
- Input into designs which will include liaising with consultants, specialists and design and build contractors across a multitude of design disciplines
- Leading the day to day management of security design to programme budget, assurance and quality - providing the primary security interface with the sector and work package teams
- Providing support to the designers in achieving the correct design outcomes
- Management of design risk
- Management of design assumptions
- Reviewing and contributing to the management of change where it affects design
- Close working with client counterparts in a collaborative manner.
- Managing other stakeholders on aspects of security design
- Maintenance of schedules and trackers relating to legislation and clients’ procedures
- Applying and maintaining SCSJV, HS2 and statutory providers’ governance procedures
- Interface and manage internal security input to design for example H+S, Environment, Planning, Engineering, Community, Legacy, Technical Assurance, Commercial, Quality, BIM.
- Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Sabre Approved Security Specialist
- Design project management experience within construction
- People Management and stakeholder management experience
Desirable:
- Experience of managing interface with rail and utility organisations
- Chartered member of recognised institution
- 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:
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
SCS Railways