Security Manager

HS2 Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation project in the UK is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead the Inventory, Security, and Compliance Function. You will oversee inventory accuracy, manage asset-related risks, and ensure compliance with security protocols. The role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a proven track record in operational processes and stock control. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational processes, stock control, and compliance within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Experience of conducting investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accuracy and manage asset-related risks.
• Lead the identification and management of asset loss across operations.
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements and lead audit compliance.

Skills

Operational processes

Stock control

Compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Relevant security- or risk-related education

Diploma in Security Management (NVQ Level 5)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Security Manager with a proven track record in loss prevention to lead our Inventory, Security, and Compliance Function in relation to assetcontrol across SCS Railways.

Overall responsibility tooversee inventory accuracy, manage asset-related risks, and asset loss to ensure all processes meet the highest standards acrossconstructionsites and offices within the designated delivery area. Reporting to Senior Security Manager, the Security Manager: Loss Prevention will be responsible for liaising with the SCS construction teams, procurement teams, suppliers and ethics team, toprotect our construction sites and teams against relevant threats, handling both security and loss prevention risk across all areas.

Working with the existing SCS Railways security teamto determine and deliver the loss prevention strategy for SCS Railways, ensuring alignment with wider project objectives, budgets, and measurable outcomes that drive meaningful reduction in stock loss.

There will be requirement to support the wider SCS Railways security team as required in relation to the day-to-day project related security matters, management of security resources and risk management.

Role Responsibility

• Oversee inventory accuracy, manage asset-related risks, and ensure all processes meet the highest standards.
• Leading the identification and management of asset loss across end-to-end operations, using data, insight, and cross-functional collaboration to identify root causes and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Creating and embedding processes, policies, and supporting tools that promote a strong loss prevention culture across SCS Railways, ensuring they are clear, practical, and accessible for all teams.
• Security Management: Protect site assets and coordinate security measures, including theft investigations and compliance with security protocols.
• Auditing and Compliance: Ensure adherence to legislative requirements and lead audit compliance.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights to identify stock discrepancy trends and implement preventative measures.
• Briefing and guidance of the project team, subcontractors, suppliers and 3 rd parties on the loss prevention strategy and procedures.
• Contribute to the identification of vulnerabilities (e.g., loss, associate experience, process improvement) and define appropriate mitigating actions while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Investigating and reporting any breaches, losses or misappropriation of SCS assets to the correct authorities for their actions.
• Driving innovation and the upskilling of the project team in all security matters and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the wider SCS Railways security management team as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in operational processes, stock control, and compliance within a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant security- or risk-related education or experience (e.g., security services, asset protection, loss prevention, risk management, inventory management, investigations, supply chain, auditing, compliance, or similar).
• Experience in warehouse operations and logistics or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Experience of conducting investigations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of security systems, GDP standards, and regulatory compliance.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to manage change effectively.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Experience within major construction projects.
• Experience of supervising SIA security officers.
• Diploma in Security Management (NVQ Level 5) or industry related equivalent qualification in loss prevention.
• Member of ‘The Security Institute’ or ASIS.
• Driver’s license.

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

Salary Competitive salary with excellent benefits package