Construction Security Manager - London

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is looking for a Construction Security Manager to oversee security aspects of sensitive construction projects. The successful candidate will manage security teams while ensuring compliance with government security requirements, liaise with clients, and develop security policies. Essential qualifications include relevant security certifications, experience in high security environments, and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employment benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a UK Driving Licence.
• Be a sole UK National.
• Ability to achieve highest security clearance through vetting.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor and construction due diligence security teams.
• Ensure compliance with Security Aspects Letter (SAL).
• Liaise with clients and Technical Authorities.
• Manage project security risk.

Skills

Experience of working in a high security project environment

Strong understanding of security processes

Strong communication skills

Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software

Education

Relevant security qualifications (MSyl or RSES)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

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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.

Your Role

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

About You

The 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

In addition, the candidate must:

• Hold relevant security qualifications or demonstrate significant experience and ability to achieve qualifications such as MSyl 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

About Tetra Tech

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.

Tetra Tech provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Tetra Tech is compliant with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/ Protected Veterans.