At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Gravesend in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.
We are currently looking for a Head of Security who will be accountable for the safe, secure and efficient delivery of physical security operations across the Kent Roads main works.
As the Head of Security, you will:
- The Head Security will provide strategic leadership for security across all Kent Roads sites, ensuring effective implementation of the Security Management Plan.
- Where required the Head of Security will undertake investigations into incidents, identifying root causes and learning.
- The role carries overall accountability for risk management and assurance across all security operations, ensuring that robust systems, controls and governance are in place to proactively identify, mitigate and manage operational, safety and security risks.
- The Head of Security will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, while building capability to meet the evolving demands of the project.
We are looking for:
- Professional Accreditation in Security or other relevant certifications, demonstrating a strong foundation in the field.
- Proven expertise in Security Management, with significant experience leading security functions on large-scale, complex projects of similar scope and scale, ensuring compliance with security management plans and risk mitigation strategies.
- Diploma in Security Management (NVQ Level 5) or Security Management Foundation (IQ Level 3), underscoring your technical proficiency and leadership in security operations.
- Demonstrated leadership in security functions, with solid line management experience, ensuring teams are effective, cohesive, and aligned with project goals.
- Extensive security management experience in large, complex, and fast-paced construction projects, ensuring that security functions contribute to operational efficiency, cost control, and risk management.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
