Associate Director, Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering

b Overview /b p As Associate Director in our London Built Environment and Infrastructure Design Consulting team, you lead security design engagements from concept to completion, acting as a subject-matter expert in electronic and physical security systems. You will grow client relationships, oversee budgets and programs, and deliver high-quality security solutions in collaboration with cross-functional specialists. This role combines leadership, technical design, and business development to expand our security consulting services. You will shape Security design strategies and act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive compensation /li li global discretionary bonus scheme /li li hybrid working arrangements /li li in-person collaboration emphasis /li li equal opportunities employer /li li flexible and remote working /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead security design engagements end-to-end, ensuring quality and on-time delivery /li li Support business development and revenue growth across the region /li li Develop and refine security strategies, master planning, and performance specifications /li li Conduct technical security reviews, design surveys, audits, and installation inspections at client sites /li li Design physical and electronic security systems in collaboration with specialist engineers /li li Manage client relationships and opportunities to cross-sell Control Risks services /li li Create proposals, define scope and budgets, and manage financial forecasting and reporting /li li Oversee project planning, resource management, and compliance with policies and methodologies /li li Provide operational leadership, performance management for team members, and thought leadership across the business /li li Explore innovative methods and coordinate with peers to improve practices /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Knowledge of CPTED principles and Secured by Design and related safety planning guidance /li li Experience delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across RIBA Plan of Work stages /li li Proven senior-level leadership, policy implementation, and business growth experience /li li Track record delivering consultancy engagements and people management /li li Experience with budgeting, project management, and project closure /li li Membership of a security or design engineering related institute /li li Excellent writing and presentation skills with client-facing experience /li li Ability to quickly assimilate large amounts of information /li li Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in risk management, design or related security, crisis and/or business continuity fields /li li Security-related professional certification /li li Familiarity with design-related software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project /li /ul ul li Excellent communication and presentation abilities /li li Client relationship management /li li Strategic thinking and advisory mindset /li li AutoCAD /li li Revit /li li SketchUp /li /ul