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.
Current Opportunity: Control Room Supervisor
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).
Role description:
• Line management of BBV Control Room Operators.
• Ensure application of professional standards within BBV Control Room.
• Manage deployment of security provider mobile teams.
• Compile and distribute daily report.
• Coordinate BBV security equipment (BWC, Cameras, etc.), assets, and teams in response to general taskings and significant incidents.
• Administer shift rota within control room.
• Administer shift changes for mobile patrols.
• Coordinate immediate response and establish communications network for significant incidents in line with Security Response Plan.
• Coordinate emergency services response if required e.g. Police, Fire, Ambulance services: 999 – 101.
• In the event of an incident assume control of communications until gold, silver, bronze network is established.
• Monitor locations of vital equipment across the project.
• Compile and distribute incident reports in appropriate time frame.
• Adhere to industry guidelines, BBV security policies and best practice.
• Understand responsibilities under BBV Security Incident Response Plan include notification process and communications plan.
• Participate in incident response exercises.
• Notify BBV Head of Security and follow SIDME for out of hours incidents.
• 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.
Essential Experience:
• Previous experience of professional control room environment.
• SIA CCTV license.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral format.
• Excellent IT skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to undertake shift work.
• Flexibility to the working environment and changing business priorities.
• Proffesionalism, good judgement, self-discipline.
• Knowledge of BBV HS2 area of responsibility and security operation.
• Full UK driving licence.
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
Excellent pension & healthcare
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.