EDI Manager in City of Westminster

SCS Railways is seeking an experienced and driven Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to lead and deliver its EDI strategy across a major infrastructure joint venture in London. The role reports to the Head of Culture and Transformation and will work as part of the People and Communications team. It is an exciting role with responsibility for shaping an inclusive culture across three parent organisations and influencing at all levels of the business.

Flexible working: office based a minimum of 3 days a week, with offices in Euston and Willesden Junction. Additional flexibility can be requested.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be a visible, influential and credible EDI leader, working closely with the Senior Management Team, People Director, and wider project teams to build engagement, trust and support for the EDI strategy across the joint venture.
• Lead the implementation and continuous development of the project's EDI strategy, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational priorities.
• Monitor progress through data analysis, evaluate impact and present clear, insightful updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across the three parent organisations, acting as a confident communicator and trusted advisor who can engage, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels within a complex and fast‑paced environment.
• Work closely with the Head of Culture and Transformation to listen to employee experiences, identify barriers and drive initiatives that foster belonging, awareness and cultural change across the joint venture and its supply chain.
• Appoint and work closely with the EDI Executive Sponsor on the board, rotating the position annually and creating meaningful opportunities for senior leaders to actively champion and support EDI initiatives across the project.
• Deliver high performance against HS2 works information requirements, including bi‑annual reporting obligations, maintain Disability Confident Level 3 status and ensure compliance with all relevant EDI commitments.
• Manage and influence supply‑chain EDI performance, developing strategic partnerships to support workforce diversity objectives and embed inclusive behaviours and practices throughout the wider project community.
• Design, develop and deliver engaging EDI training, workshops and awareness sessions that build understanding, encourage inclusive behaviours and strengthen leadership capability across the workforce.
• Lead and support the continued success of the EDI Champions network.
• Work collaboratively across functions to identify opportunities to embed EDI principles into wider people, operational and business activities, ensuring inclusion is integrated into day‑to‑day decision making and culture.
• Partner closely with the recruitment team to monitor workforce diversity data and ensure fair, inclusive and equitable recruitment and selection practices are embedded across all hiring processes.
• Develop, review and embed EDI policies, procedures and guidance in line with Equality Act 2010, HS2 requirements and industry best practice, ensuring compliance while driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with the ability to explain specific benefits to a wide range of audiences.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, confident to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of the wider People and Communications team.
• Strategic and creative thinker, able to apply an inclusion lens to existing processes, policies and ways of working, identifying opportunities to drive continuous improvement and meaningful cultural change.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results within a fast‑moving and dynamic environment.
• Able to influence and persuade key stakeholders across a spectrum of seniority levels, perspectives or backgrounds, and coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives such as leading staff networks.
• Able to develop, deliver and evaluate diversity and inclusion training in multiple formats to suit a range of audiences.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an EDI role with a high level of responsibility.
• Experience creating, implementing and managing an EDI strategy in an office and operational environment.
• Influencing key stakeholders such as senior leaders or the supply chain to secure support for an EDI strategy.
• Knowledgeable about the HS2 project and client EDI aspirations.
• Ability to analyse and present data to evaluate initiatives and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.
• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) on normal day‑to‑day activities.

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG joint venture is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope includes twin‑bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. Salary competitive with an excellent benefits package.