Security Design Consultant - Property and Buildings

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Wellness programs

Training and mentoring

Flexibility to purchase additional leave

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Security Consultant to work on high-quality designs and strategies that protect buildings and occupants. The role requires experience in security consulting and electronic security design. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a good understanding of design software. The position offers a hybrid working policy, allowing flexibility with work from home two days a week. Additional benefits include wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in security consulting or electronic security design from concept to technical stages.
• Understanding of RIBA Security overlay and RIBA Plan of Works is preferred.
• Working understanding of SBD/CPTED.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, technology-driven designs.
• Supervise detailed designs and the work of others.
• Build relationships with clients, developers, and contractors.

Skills

Security consulting

Electronic security design

Revit or 3D design software

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in security consulting

Electrical engineering degree (considered)

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and you can shape a career as unique as you.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees working to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, technology driven designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK and worldwide.
• Produce strategy documentation that serves to protect buildings and occupants within the built environment globally.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and work towards being the security consultancy of choice in the industry.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality strategic and engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.

Your team

• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, treat everyone with respect and embrace diversity.
• We share ideas and knowledge, challenging each other and sharing problems and solutions.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A can-do attitude, the desire to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in security consulting or electronic security design, from concept to technical design stages.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the work produced.
• An understanding of the RIBA Security overlay and the general RIBA Plan of Works would be preferable.
• A working understanding of SBD/CPTED.
• An understanding of working with Revit or other 3D design software will be required for technical roles.
• Relevant qualifications or experience relevant to the field of security consulting and electronic security system design; other qualifications (e.g., electrical engineering) would be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

What’s In It For You

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme with tools to improve health; Virtual GP service; workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme up to 40% off gym memberships; menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities; part-time and flexible working arrangements; opportunity to purchase additional leave and use bank holidays flexibly.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, or Chartership opportunities to support growth.

Equal Opportunity

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and we encourage workplace adjustments upon request.