Control Tower Shift Manager

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Control Tower Shift Manager will join the SCS Logistics team that manages construction logistics across the HS2 main works. They will lead a team of logistics coordinators, coaching and developing them to exceed stakeholder requirements.

Based in London, the role involves shift-based operational leadership, daily briefs, and close collaboration with the wider SCS area teams. Flexibility and a proactive mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Excel/Word).
• Team player with problem solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Control Tower Operations while on shift.
• Daily briefings and high team performance.
• Offering continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deputising for Control Tower Manager when required.
• Control Tower Systems Super User.
• Escalation for any incidents / problem.
• Management of Team Performance.
• Good working relationship with all Stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Organisational skills

IT skills

Team player

Problem solving

Enthusiastic attitude

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About The Role

The Control Tower Shift Manager will report to the Control Tower Manager and join the SCS Logistics team that manages construction logistics across the HS2 main works. They will be responsible for Control Tower Operations and ensuring all stakeholders requirements are exceeded. The role has line management responsibility for a team of logistics coordinators and will be expected to lead, coach and develop their team. The role is aimed at an ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic Logistics professional who wants to be part of a team that is developing a logistics operation which will be deployed across future major construction projects.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Promotion and implementation of SCS Core Values.
• High Performing and Motivated Team.
• Positive Engagement with the wider Logistics Team and the SCS Area Teams.
• Completion of all shift tasks.
• Good Relationship with the other shift manager to ensure smooth handover between shifts.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Control Tower Operations while on shift.
• Daily briefings and high team performance.
• Offering continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deputising for Control Tower Manager when required
• Control Tower Systems Super User.
• Escalation for any incidents / problem .
• Management of Team Performance.
• Good working relationship with all Stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in Construction Logistics advantageous but not essential
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)
• Good organisation skills (essential)
• Good IT skills eg Excel, Word (essential)
• Be a team player
• Be a problem solver
• Positive, dynamic and enthusiastic

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.

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