Location
On-site role at Willesden Junction, London.

Hours
Full time, shift-based role as part of the Control Tower operations.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Control Tower Shift Manager will report to the Control Tower Manager and join the SCS Logistics team managing construction logistics across the HS2 main works. You will be responsible for Control Tower Operations during your shift, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are exceeded. This role includes line management responsibility for a team of logistics coordinators, with expectations to lead, coach and develop your team. Key responsibilities include managing daily briefings, promoting high team performance, offering continuous improvement opportunities, deputising for the Control Tower Manager when required, acting as a Control Tower Systems Super User, escalating incidents or problems, managing team performance, and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders. This role is ideal for an ambitious, dynamic, and enthusiastic logistics professional eager to contribute to a logistics operation that will be deployed across future major construction projects.

About the Company
This role is part of the HS2 project, the UK’s new high-speed rail network designed to drive economic growth by connecting 8 of the UK’s 10 largest cities with fast, reliable, and frequent services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, which includes twin-bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks, and site compound construction. You will be welcomed as a valued member of the wider team with opportunities for additional responsibility, participation in staff networks, and involvement in community and cultural events. The company supports personal and professional development, including further study and professional membership attainment. SCS Railways is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and a Disability Confident Leader encouraging applications from disabled candidates.

Experience
Experience in construction logistics is advantageous but not essential.

About you
Good written and verbal communication skills in English (essential). Strong organisational skills (essential). Good IT skills including Excel and Word (essential). A team player who is a problem solver. Positive, dynamic, and enthusiastic attitude.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, candidates must demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.