Senior Consultant, Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering

Within our Crisis and Security Consulting team, our Security Design Engineers design physical protective security measures that enable clients to manage and mitigate threats to people, reputation, and assets. Working within our team, this role is a key contribution to the work we do for our clients. You will lead and manage engagements to a professional standard within our contracted scope and budget, independently and in support of department colleagues, other Senior Consultants, and Associate Directors. You will also support the Directors to develop the service line, create and develop intellectual property, achieve strategic objectives, and train and mentor junior team members. You will assist with the business development activities and the growth strategy for the UK and Europe. You will build new and existing client relationships, supported by your colleagues, management, and the senior leadership team.

Tasks and ResponsibilitiesConsulting

Identifying and pursuing business opportunities

Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs); determining, scoping, writing, and pricing fee proposals

Leading, managing, and designing for our engagements, including technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, working at client sites and in the office

Designing physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers from other organisations within project design teams

Producing reports, specifications, and drawings through all RIBA Plan of Work stages

Owning problems and providing problem solving solutions

Lead and participate in client and project meetings to add value to client projects and be the client\’s trusted advisor

Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest

Maintaining accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning, and financial reporting

Maintaining time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month

Managing, mentoring, and developing colleagues

You will be an experienced physical security design consultant who has thorough experience leading and managing engagements to a professional standard

Requirements

Membership in a security-related institute

A security-related qualification

Thorough knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices

Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades

Depth and breadth of understanding and experience in delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across all RIBA Plan of Work stages within multiple sectors within the built environment across the UK and Europe

Substantial Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment

Strong interpersonal/relationship building/client management skills

Proven experience in effectively assisting, reviewing, and providing feedback to team members and improving output

Experience in building effective and strong client relationships

Commitment to continuous professional development

Regional experience on-the-ground in Western Europe

Certified relevant security industry qualifications

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.

Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together – in the office and with our clients – while continuing to support flexible and remote working.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

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