Overview
In this role, you will lead security design and systems solutions for a diverse project portfolio, translating risk assessments into practical, buildable designs. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient protection for critical infrastructure and buildings. You will drive secure design decisions during surveys, risk analysis, and implementation, ensuring alignment with project objectives. This is an opportunity to shape security strategies within a collaborative, values-driven firm that prioritizes impact and sustainable outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident insurance
- Income protection
- Flexible benefits
- Profit Share
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical security and forced-entry surveys to identify vulnerabilities and site risks
- Evaluate forced-entry resistance of building elements (walls, floors, doors, glazing, frames, locks)
- Develop layered security and hardening solutions for new and existing facilities
- Prepare security strategies, Operational Requirements, Security Management Plans and technical specs
- Coordinate security requirements with architecture, structures and building services
- Perform technical reviews, design surveys, installation checks and security assurance activities
- Communicate complex security requirements clearly to clients and project teams
Key requirements
- Strong technical knowledge in designing and assessing physical security measures for buildings and critical assets
- Experience applying threat assessments and security risk assessments to develop proportionate protections
- Knowledge of relevant standards/guidance (NPSA/CPNI guidance, LPCB/LPS, EN 1627–1630, PAS 24, Secured by Design)
- Clear communication with clients and teams
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
- Ability to translate complex concepts into practical designs
- Security design and assessment
- Video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection
- Perimeter security, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
Senior Security Consultant (Systems Engineer) in London employer: Arup
Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.
