Area Security Supervisor (North & Midlands).
North & Midlands Region | Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is seeking an experienced Area Security Supervisor to oversee security operations across multiple construction and infrastructure projects throughout the North and Midlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated security professional to take the next step in their career, leading teams, maintaining exceptional standards of service delivery, and supporting the protection of high-profile construction projects.
As an Area Security Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing security personnel, coordinating resources, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring security operations are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with company standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £15.65 per hour, dependent on experience
- Immediate start available
- Full uniform and PPE provided
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Access to company benefits and employee support programmes
- Average working week of approximately 54 hours
- Opportunity to work across major UK construction and infrastructure projects
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support teams of Security Officers across multiple sites within the region
- Conduct regular site visits and performance checks to ensure compliance with company and client requirements
- Coordinate security staffing and deployment to maintain effective coverage across all projects
- Support recruitment, induction, training, and development of security personnel
- Monitor and maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders
- Manage incident reporting, activity logs, site documentation, and other administrative requirements
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, escalating issues where appropriate
- Ensure security operations are delivered in accordance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and client expectations
- Provide support during emergencies and security-related incidents across the operational area
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection)
- A full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points
- Previous experience within a supervisory or management role in the security industry
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer-based reporting systems
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently and make effective decisions under pressure
- A professional approach, high levels of integrity, and a commitment to delivering excellent service
Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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