Consultant, Security Design Engineering

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Control Risks Full time

We are now seeking a Consultant to join our Security Design Engineering team in London. In this role you will lead 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 manage 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. In addition you will develop and build new and existing client relationships, facilitating where appropriate the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks services. Please note that this role will require regular travel across Europe, Middle East and Africa as required to support clients and projects on site.

Requirements

Consulting

  • 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

Task management

  • Act as the lead consultant on assignments, owning problems and providing problem solving at the local level
  • Lead and participate in client and project meetings
  • Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest
  • Maintain and develop long-term client relationships; act in conjunction with key account managers
  • Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month

Task delivery

  • 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
  • The role will involve travel to client sites and Control Risks offices within the Middle East, Europe and Africa

Business development

  • Pro-actively seek opportunities to develop projects and business
  • Seek opportunities to be involved in business development, in conjunction with the Associate Director and Director
  • Contribute to marketing and profile-raising events
  • Participate in client meetings
  • Develop long-term client relationships

Team / practice development

  • Provide expert knowledge of security consulting and other Control Risks service lines

Knowledge and experience

  • Proven Experience: A background in security integration, design, consulting, or engineering, with specific experience in designing electronic and physical security systems.
  • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of CCTV, access control systems, and other security technologies, with the ability to specify, design, and evaluate these systems.
  • Client-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients. You're an excellent communicator, able to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
  • 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.

Essential

  • Hands on experience of installing and delivering enterprise class electronic security solutions
  • Proven ability to manage and deliver technical consulting engagements
  • Knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices
  • Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment

Preferred

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

Qualifications and specialist skills

Preferred

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

Relationship / personal impact

  • Strong interpersonal skills – building trust and rapport
  • People leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and drive the performance of a team of security professionals
  • Influencing
  • Managing clients
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Confidence to communicate with all project stakeholders, including senior leaders. Able to deliver both positive and negative messages.
  • Report writing in English to a high professional standard
  • Ability to communicate using a range of techniques with clients and colleagues alike to achieve positive results

General

  • Problem Solving / Decision Making
  • Analysis and judgement
  • High level of accuracy
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Project management skills within a commercial/consulting environment
  • Good client management and consulting skills (both internal & external)
  • Effective decision making & judgment

Benefits

  • 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.

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