Construction Security Manager - London

Tetra Tech, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Security Manager. The ideal candidate will have a background in high security projects, engaging with Technical Authorities and managing security teams. Responsibilities include overseeing project security, ensuring compliance with government requirements, and collaborating with clients. This role encourages flexible working options for a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering construction security on complex projects.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients.
• Ability to manage meetings with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor and construction due diligence security teams.
• Engagement with National Technical Authorities.
• Oversee security aspects of construction activity.

Skills

Experience of working in a high security project environment

Strong understanding of security processes and compliance

Strong communication skills

Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software

Education

Relevant security qualifications (e.g., MCS or RSES)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable construction security manager who can demonstrate a flexible management skillset through innovative and diverse thinking, the role includes:

• Managing contractor and construction due diligence security teams
• Compliance with the Security Aspects Letter (SAL) and security rules for project delivery
• Client liaison
• Engagement with National Technical Authorities
• Managing and reporting project security reviews
• Managing project security risk
• Development of construction security policy
• Supporting Senior Staff in delivering business objectives
• Developing colleagues in our early careers programme

Following the continued success of Tetra Tech (Europe) in securing a variety of new and interesting projects across the government sector, we have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Security Manager to join Tetra Tech. The candidate should have a background of working within high security projects, preferably with experience of managing complex projects for MoD, Defence contractors or FCDO.

Working on a large-scale sensitive security project, you will be initially responsible for interpreting a complex SAL to facilitate the isolation strategies of a complex design to enable it to be released to the market for tender purposes. Following the tender process, you will be instrumental in mentoring the construction force security management team, developing a culture of secure delivery to protect the design and build. The core role will include managing a team of security controllers, overseeing the security aspects of construction activity and providing security assurance to the client.

Ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a high security project environment
• Experience of delivering construction security on complex projects
• Experience of working with UK's leading Technical Authorities such as UK NACE, NPSA, NCSC
• Experience of security of construction materials from supplier to installation/ construction
• Experience in delivery of physical and personal security during construction
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients to deliver results
• Strong understanding of security processes and compliance with Government security requirements
• Strong communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to manage meetings with a variety of stakeholders of varying seniority.
• A collaborative approach including managing large security teams and working closely with multi-stakeholder client teams
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel, Project and Word
• Professional and ethical in everything that you do

Additional requirements:

• Hold relevant security qualifications or demonstrate significant experience and ability to achieve qualifications such as MCS or RSES
• Hold a UK Driving Licence
• Be a sole UK National
• Be able to obtain and hold the highest security clearance through our vetting team

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.