Associate Consultant, Security Design & Engineering

Control Risks is seeking Associate Consultants to join our expanding Crisis and Security Consulting practice in Australia. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years’ experience in security design engineering or electronics and communications engineering and demonstrate a strong interest in advancing within the security design engineering sector.

This position entails contributing to a variety of security-focused projects throughout the APAC region, with a particular emphasis on the Australian market. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to Control Risks’ design team, assisting with the preparation and delivery of design documentation and project deliverables in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.

Role tasks & responsibilities

• Participate in weekly meetings with project stakeholders, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accurately recording all actions pertinent to the discipline.

• Execute security design consultancy assignments of limited scope, ensuring adherence to established standards.

• Collaborate closely with senior members of the design team to prepare design stage documentation, including technical specifications, power load calculations, and tender evaluation reports.

• Remain informed of advancements in security technology and incorporate relevant developments into project work.

• Work in close coordination with the senior design team to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Accompany senior design team members during onsite inspections, as well as testing and commissioning activities.

Knowledge & Experience

• Possess a minimum of two (2) years’ professional experience in security or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting floor plans and schematics, and in utilizing CAD 2D software to produce design layouts that adhere to internal standards.

• Exhibit a sound understanding of design engineering principles and practices.

• Display comprehensive knowledge of all project design stages, including those defined by RIBA, such as Conceptual Design, Developed Design, and Technical Design.

• Possess foundational expertise in the design and implementation of integrated electronic security systems and physical security measures, including but not limited to:

• Video surveillance systems

• Access control systems

• Intruder detection systems

• Intercommunications systems

• Security fences, gates, barriers, locking systems, and secure rooms

Qualifications & Specialist Skills

• A degree in electronics and electrical engineering or communications is preferred.

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders and board-level audiences.

• Exhibits proficiency in the use of project management tools, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.