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Security Systems Coordinator

    Overview

  • Location:
    London, United Kingdom

  • Contact type:
    Permanent

  • Job category:
    Operations

  • Salary:
    Competitive with excellent benefits package

  • Closing date:
    15.06.2025

  • Job reference:
    scsrail/TP/68/3495

Job introduction

We are currently seeking a Security Systems Coordinator to join our Access & Induction team.


About the role:

Assist with the mobilisation of the access control management system for construction sites and offices on the project. Reporting to Assistant Induction Manager, you will be responsible for creating, arranging and carrying out Biosite training and briefings for SCS staff and supply chain. Creating how to documents and implementing. Dealing with enquiries from the SCS staff & supply chain.  Troubleshooting interactions with other SCS systems and the HS2 HSPS system. 


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

  • Training staff and supply chain on the use of the system
  • Specific continuous security training in the live environment across 23 sites
  • 6 months training plan for training across the project
  • Creating and maintaining the engage processes, instruction documents for SCS and supply chain users and implementing them
  • Under guidance from the Assistant Induction Manger, work with the HS2 Health and safety passport system (HSPS) to ensure training is maintained with security staff are up to date with system changes
  • Being part of the rota for access control and anything else the induction team require additional assistance with
  • Administration in relation to the access control system, including being familiar with data privacy statement, privacy impact assessments and information sharing agreements. 
  • Development of the system in line with SCS policy and procedures 
  • Contributing to the and SCS site access and security procedure 
  • Briefing and guidance to the project team, subcontractors, suppliers and 3rd parties on any developments to the system 
  • Representing SCS to ensure that the joint venture’s interests and commitment for security and safety are aligned with their needs 
  • Reporting any breaches or abuse of the system and escalation to the Security Systems Manager 
  • Driving innovation and the upskilling of the project team in all security systems matters and continuous improvement 
  • Support the wider Health Safety and Security team in the rollout 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 in creating briefing notes and powerpoint presentations 
  • Experience as a systems coordinator or similar role 
  • Experience in using security technology - Access Control, turnstiles, PDA 
  • Detailed knowledge of competency management systems 
  • Experience in undertaking privacy impact assessments and data sharing agreements 
  • Good knowledge of data privacy law and GDPR. 

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience on a similar size construction project 
  • Experience in management systems 
  • Knowledge of security protocols and procedures 
  • People/Systems related qualification 
  • 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 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
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Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
NW10
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

  • We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact. 

    Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

  • We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. 

    We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

  • Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

  • 1
    Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
  • 2
    If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
  • 3
    We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
  • 4
    If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
  • 5
    Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
  • 6
    Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

Security Systems Coordinator

  • Location:London, United Kingdom
  • Contract type:Permanent
  • Job category:Operations
  • Salary:Competitive with excellent benefits package
  • Closing date:15.06.2025
  • Job reference:scsrail/TP/68/3495

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