Security Operations Manager

The Security Manager is responsible for ensuring the security of the company’s network infrastructure, assets, and personnel, particularly within the context of the M25 DBFO (Design, Build, Finance and Operate) contract. The role involves developing and implementing security policies, managing security infrastructure, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Security Manager also leads a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Security Strategy and Policy
  • Develop and maintain the company’s network security strategy, policies, and procedures in line with contractual obligations.
• Security Infrastructure Management
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of network security infrastructure, including all related security systems.
  • Lead responses to security incidents, including investigating breaches, mitigating damage, and implementing corrective actions.
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards, including data protection, information security, contractual requirements, operational plans, and network resilience.
  • Identify and assess security risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Security Awareness, Vetting, and Exercises
  • Promote security awareness among employees and contractors.
  • Ensure all necessary vetting and security clearances are in place.
  • Support the delivery of table-top exercises where required.
  • Take ownership of managing and mentoring a team of security professionals.
  • Work closely with other teams across Connect Plus Services, as well as external partners, to ensure a coordinated approach to security.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the organisation’s security posture through new methodologies and improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• Technical Expertise
  • Strong understanding of network security technologies and associated security systems.
• Security Management
  • Experience developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
  • Proven experience in responding to and managing security incidents.
  • Ability to identify and assess security risks effectively.
• Compliance
  • Knowledge of relevant security regulations and standards.
• Leadership
  • Demonstrable experience leading and motivating a team.
• Communication Skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant industry-recognised certifications are desirable.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strong customer service approach with a focus on providing high-quality support.
  • Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Professional and confident manner.
  • Effective communicator at all levels.
  • Excellent team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Clear, objective communication style.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and responsibilities.
  • Willingness to travel to and work at other Connect Plus sites when required.
  • Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work on own initiative with strong multi-tasking skills.
  • Good problem-solving abilities and confident decision-maker.
  • Willingness to attend meetings and training courses as needed.
  • Full UK driving licence and the ability to drive a variety of vehicles in all conditions.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

About us

CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion.

Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company’s careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to recruitment@connectplusm25.co.uk.