Associate Consultant, Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering in London

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Consultant to join our Security Design Engineering team in London. As the Associate Consultant you will support and manage security design consulting engagements to a professional standard; independently and/or in support of other senior colleagues, and the Director. You will be a Subject Matter Expert of electronic security systems and support security design and installation projects from conception to completion. You will maintain client and company deliverables, ensuring that a high quality is maintained, and the client and company budgets and programs are met and maintained. You will also develop and build new and existing client relationships, facilitating where appropriate the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks services.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, and other similar tasks, working at client sites and in the office.
• Design of physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers within project design teams.
• Support lead consultants on assignments, owning problems and providing problem solving at the local level.
• Support the lead consultant and participate in client and project meetings.
• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest.
• Support the development of long-term client relationships, act in conjunction with key account managers.
• Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month.
• Delivery of tasks for clients on time, on budget, to high standards.
• Work collaboratively with the entire team and draw on their experiences and opinions.
• From time-to-time the role may involve travel to client sites and Control Risks offices within the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
• Support opportunities to develop projects and business.
• Seek opportunities to be involved in business development, in conjunction with senior team members.
• Contribute to marketing and profile-raising events.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Provide expert knowledge of security consulting and other Control Risks service lines.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: A background in security integration, design, consulting, or engineering, with specific experience in designing electronic and physical security systems.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of CCTV, access control systems, and other security technologies.
• Client-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients.
• Professional Qualifications: Certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to design and project management, ensuring high-quality delivery every time.
• Hands-on experience of installing and delivering enterprise class electronic security solutions.
• Experience in the design and specification of electronic and physical security systems.
• Knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices.

Preferred

• Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades.
• Regional experience throughout the UK and Europe.
• Knowledge of, and experience using design-related software, e.g. Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience.
• Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment.
• Can use AutoCAD and Bluebeam design software.

Qualifications and specialist skills Preferred

• Security or engineering qualifications/degree.
• ASIS PSP (or similar security design related qualification).

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.