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 HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.
We are currently looking for a Business Continuity and Resilience Manager who will:
As the Business Continuity and Resilience Manager, you will:
Strategy & Continuity Planning
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Design frameworks rooted in ISO 22301 principles
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Execute BIAs across 28 functional business areas
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Build continuity plans for critical core risks
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Mitigate HILP risks across the project wide footprint
Testing, Training & Governance
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Run simulations to test existing plan adequacy
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Link BC risks directly to corporate risk registers
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Deliver training to improve cross-company resilience awareness
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Update procedures regularly based on post-exercise reviews
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Audit compliance to evaluate asset protection protocols
Incident Response & Client Relations
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Support Coordination of response efforts during live disruption incidents
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Manage communication protocols utilised during active crises
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Own HS2 reporting as the primary client SPOC
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Present updates at monthly and quarterly client forums
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Deliver data returns detailing SCS resilience capability metrics
We are looking for:
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Proven track record in Business Continuity or Risk Management
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Subject matter expertise in crisis escalation and ISO 22301
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Analytical ability to translate operational process into continuity plans
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Major infrastructure experience handling high-impact risk profiles.
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Accreditation experience achieving or maintaining ISO 22301
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Professional credentials such as a BCI Certificate (CBCI)
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.
If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.
