Senior Security Consultant - Security Design & Risk Management

Location: UK (with opportunities to work abroad)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salaries

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  Lead technical security design across aviation, defence, energy and critical infrastructure sectors

  
  


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  Work with multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated security solutions to international clients

  
  


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  Develop threat and risk assessments, security strategies and counter-terrorism design solutions

  
  


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  Flexible hybrid working with tailored benefits supporting your health, wellbeing and lifestyle

  
  


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  Continuous professional development and mentoring within a diverse, inclusive workplace culture

  
  

Opening Statement

Our client is a world-class engineering consultancy specialising in security consulting across critical sectors including aviation, defence, energy, cities and water. They're seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to join their UK-based team and contribute to delivering industry-leading security solutions that protect people and infrastructure. If you're looking to advance your career in security design and risk management with a consultancy that values diverse talent and offers genuine flexibility, this role offers a compelling opportunity.

Position Overview

As a Senior Security Consultant, you'll undertake specialist technical work delivering security design solutions that meet rigorous industry standards and codes. You'll prepare project briefs, develop scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals, whilst managing budgets and timelines to meet key milestones. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams across the UK and overseas, you'll deliver integrated security design solutions that address complex threat landscapes and regulatory requirements, directly influencing how critical infrastructure is protected.

Responsibilities

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  Prepare briefs, scopes of work and technical inputs for bid proposals and security design projects

  
  


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  Deliver technical security design solutions adhering to relevant design standards, codes and best practice

  
  


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  Manage project budgets and timelines to meet key milestones and programme requirements

  
  


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  Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated security design solutions

  
  


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  Conduct threat and risk analysis, security risk assessments and counter-terrorism design work

  
  


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  Develop security strategies, master-planning schemes and physical or electronic security system designs

  
  


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  Ensure quality assurance standards are met throughout the design process and delivery

  
  


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  Support the development of security governance, policies and procedures meeting legislative and client requirements

  
  

Requirements

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  Degree qualification in an appropriate discipline (engineering, security, risk management or related field)

  
  


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  Proven experience delivering design solutions within multidisciplinary teams

  
  


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  Sound knowledge in at least one of the following areas:

  
  
  
  
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    Threat and risk analysis or security risk management

    
    
  
  
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    Security strategies, schemes and master-planning

    
    
  
  
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    Counter-terrorism design

    
    
  
  
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    Physical security design

    
    
  
  
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    Electronic security systems design

    
    
  
  
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    Blast effects analysis

    
    
  
  
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    Continuity and resilience planning for security threats

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Demonstrated experience developing security governance, policies and procedures

  
  


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  Knowledge of regulatory standards including NPSA, ISO, LPCB or equivalent

  
  


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  Professional membership or acknowledged relationship with a security industry body (SyI, RSES, ASC or similar)

  
  


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  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

  
  

Company Overview

This leading engineering consultancy connects people, data and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. With a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, they deliver specialist security solutions across aviation, defence, energy, cities and critical infrastructure sectors. The consultancy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has a voice, offering family-friendly employment policies, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for professional development. Their approach combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to supporting their people, making them a respected partner for complex security challenges.

Benefits

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  Competitive salary reflecting your experience and expertise

  
  


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  Tailored benefits package supporting your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs

  
  


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  Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities

  
  


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  Hybrid working arrangements with flexible holiday allowances

  
  


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  Employee resource groups and inclusive workplace policies

  
  


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  Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

  
  

Alongside a generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a collaborative, value-driven environment where diverse perspectives are genuinely valued, flexible working supports your wellbeing, and your expertise directly shapes how critical infrastructure is protected.

How to Apply

Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we'd love to hear from you.