Graduate Security Consultant

Tetra Tech Europe; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is recruiting graduates for its Next Gen Talent development programme in the UK (London or Leeds). The role blends hands-on project exposure with a structured learning path to grow technical and professional skills.

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and participate in security design, risk assessment and project delivery across physical, technical, personnel and personal security, including cyber security overlaps.

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 BSc) in Cyber Security, Security or Project Management or a technical security qualification.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• MS Office skills and good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to pursue membership of RSES or the Register of Chartered Security Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop threat, vulnerability and risk assessment methods using data and analytics.
• Contribute to security guidance within projects and embed practical security measures.
• Administer and help develop security SOPs and templates.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to implement security controls.
• Identify innovative, proportionate security solutions to complex design challenges.

Skills

Threat & Risk Assessment

Security Design

SOP Management

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

2:1 BSc in Cyber Security, Security, Project Management

technical qualification in security or built environment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job – you’ll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career with Tetra Tech.

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job – you’ll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career with Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is an award-winning global consulting and engineering business delivering innovative solutions for buildings, cities and infrastructure. Our security team includes professionally registered specialists working across the UK on high-profile projects, developing security strategies and technical designs that support client ambitions. This graduate role is broad and developmental, covering the design, development, implementation, review and analysis of physical, technical, personnel and personal security, including where these overlap with cyber security.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll support the development of threat, vulnerability and risk assessment methods, contribute to security guidance within projects, and help identify innovative, proportionate solutions to complex design and engineering challenges. Working closely with security professionals and project teams, you’ll help embed practical security measures and improve processes, tools and approaches.

5 Core Capabilities

• Threat & Risk Assessment – Support the development and delivery of threat, vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies, and undertake assessments using data, analytical techniques and computer modelling software.
• Security Design Support – Contribute to the review and analysis of security risks, controls and design solutions, and help implement security guidance within projects.
• Process & SOP Management – Administer and maintain security standard operating procedures, while supporting the development of new methods, processes and templates.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with project teams, security professionals and wider stakeholders to embed practical security measures across physical, technical, personnel and personal security.
• Continuous Improvement – Help identify innovative, proportionate and effective security solutions to complex design and engineering challenges, while contributing to improved tools, approaches and ways of working.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You’ll need an appropriate degree (2:1 BSc in Cyber Security, Security, Project Management) or technical qualification in security or a built environment discipline, strong written and spoken English, MS Office skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment. A drive to achieve membership of RSES or the Register of Chartered Security Professionals is important. Desirable experience includes interest in physical, technical, personnel or personal security, infrastructure design, project management, the RIBA project cycle, and data science approaches to security risk management.

Security Requirements

This role requires UK Government security clearance. To be considered, you must be able to obtain UK Developed Vetting, be a sole UK national (no dual nationality), and have been a UK resident for at least the last 10 years.

Working Environment

Based in London or Leeds, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, you’ll be expected to spend more time in the office initially to support learning and development. Regular travel to client, supplier and other UK offices will be required, and a full UK driving licence is essential.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role