CCTV Control Room Manager

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a Security Manager to lead on-site security operations for the Midlands section of the HS2 project in Birmingham. You will work with BBV and Digital Systems teams to safeguard critical infrastructure, manage the control room and VSS systems, and coordinate incident response.

Applicants should have substantial security industry experience, UK driving license, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across site-based roles. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within a Control Room or ARC.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering industry.
• Experience in contract administration and communicating changes.
• Experience of UK security threats to construction industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent IT, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of VSS technology and industry developments.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to working environment and changing priorities.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support BBV Head of security in implementing BBV Project Security Plan.
• Understand and implement VSS maintenance with Digital Systems Engineer.
• Support investigations and document security incidents.
• Provide VSS advice to sites and Sublots where required.
• Maintain records in line with GDPR guidelines.
• Facilitate new VSS installation across the project.
• Manage re-deployable VSS systems across the project.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures to enable BBV VSS strategy.
• Fulfil on-call duties for if required.
• Ensure staffing of 24hr operational control room with regular shift patterns and trained and qualified staff.
• Undertake staff recruitment where necessary.
• Manage BBV Security Vehicle fleet (26 vehicles).
• Indirect line management of BBV Control Room staff.
• These accountabilities should not be regarded as an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with this role and tasks beyond those listed here should be anticipated.

Skills

Management experience

Control Room experience

UK security knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

VSS knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Driving license

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Experience / Criteria Required

• Experience working in a managerial position within a Control Room or ARC (Desirable)
• Experience working within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Experience of contract administration and communicating changes and improvements
• Experience of UK Security industry and criminal threats to the UK construction industry
• Strong communication skills, written and oral format.
• Excellent IT skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of latest VSS technology and industry developments.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Flexibility to the working environment and changing business priorities.
• Appropriate SIA accreditation not required to apply
• Full UK driving license

• Support BBV Head of security in implementing BBV Project Security Plan
• Understand and implement VSS maintenance in conjunction with Digital Systems Engineer to ensure optimal functionality.
• Support investigations and document security incidents where appropriate.
• Provide VSS advice to sites and Sublots where required.
• Maintain records in line with GDPR guidelines.
• Facilitate new VSS installation across the project.
• Manage re-deployable VSS systems across the project.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures to enable BBV VSS strategy.
• Fulfil on-call duties for if required.
• Ensure staffing of 24hr operational control room with regular shift patterns and trained and qualified staff.
• Undertake staff recruitment where necessary.
• Manage BBV Security Vehicle fleet (26 vehicles).
• Indirect line management of BBV Control Room staff
• These accountabilities should not be regarded as an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with this role and tasks beyond those listed here should be anticipated.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.