Senior Security Consultant - Security Risk Management

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Security Consultant to join our Security Risk Management team in Dubai. You will lead security risk assessments, design security measures for landmark developments, and coordinate audits of facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of physical security experience, and professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CSC. You will mentor staff, support business development, and work with multidisciplinary teams on critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Risk Management, Physical Security Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in physical security within built environment or management consulting.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CSC desirable.
• Proven track record delivering high-profile projects across commercial, mixed-use, residential, and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong client engagement and business development skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., BIM).

Responsibilities

• Represent WSP’s Security Risk Management team with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and deliver security risk assessments, strategic design work, and audits of existing facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate security into complex built environment projects.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, attending client meetings, and converting leads into project wins.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Client engagement

Business development

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Risk Management

MBA preferred

Tools

BIM

Job description

Senior Security Consultant - Security Risk Management

Job Description

At WSP, our Security Risk Management team delivers comprehensive design and advisory services to protect people, assets, and operations. We specialize in Security Threat and Risk Assessments, Project Security Briefs, and Security Strategies tailored to the unique needs of each project.

We are seeking a Senior Security Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on landmark developments and critical infrastructure projects across the region, influencing how security integrates into world-class built environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent WSP’s Security Risk Management team with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and deliver security risk assessments, strategic design work, and audits of existing facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate security into complex built environment projects.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, attending client meetings, and converting leads into project wins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Risk Management, Physical Security Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in physical security within the built environment and or management consulting.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CSC (highly desirable).
• Proven track record delivering high-profile projects across commercial, mixed-use, residential, and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong client engagement and business development skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., BIM).