Job introduction
About the role:
The Duty Access Manager will join the SCS Logistics team that manages construction logistics across the HS2 main works. The primary purpose is to ensure an efficient logistics operation to construction sites across the SCS geographic area, in line with policies and procedures.
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
Role Success Criteria
- Managing the companies gate process and teams’ requirements for the site access in-line with SCS and HS2 agreed standards.
- Accurate recording of vehicle movements to and from site.
- Ensuring all vehicle and plant movements are safe and free of pedestrian interference.
- Collaboration with all stakeholders (internal & external) to ensure company, vehicle, driver compliance.
- Actively assist in the promotion of Community Safety.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, lead by example.
- Adherence and promotion of logistics processes with particular emphasis on compliance.
- Control access to and from site is carried out in a safe manner.
- Manage site and gate operations based on planned forecasts from the logistics team.
- Produce KPI reports in line with SCS and HS2 requirements.
- Non-conformance management, supporting solution implementation to avoid repeat occurrences.
- Any other business relating to organization the Duty Access Managers role.
Please note the above list of activities is not a full and complete and is viewed as a guide to the role’s responsibilities.
The ideal candidate
- Common sense approach to working situations
- Current qualification in either Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS).
- Community Safety Accreditation Scheme for Traffic Management CSAS is preferable.
- Current Construction Skills Certification Scheme card (CSCS).
- Able to work in a high-pressured environment.
- Working knowledge of FORS/CLOCS.
- Experience in construction site logistics is preferable.
- Experience in delivering excellent customer service is preferable.
- Knowledge and practical use of Excel and PowerPoint packages is preferable.
- Experience of managing a team is preferable.
- Experience in Conflict Management is preferable.
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
