Security Design Strategy Lead

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in London is seeking a Principal Designer for the Security and Technology Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to shape security design on major projects across Europe and worldwide, guiding high-level technical work through RIBA stages.

You will lead security engineering across projects, including risk assessments, master planning, physical security design, video surveillance, access control, and counter-terrorism guidance, with a focus on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Security Engineering.
• RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with a commitment to CPD and personal development.
• Relevant qualification in a security or engineering related discipline.
• Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and write operational requirements.
• Lead master planning for projects from city-level down to mixed-use developments.
• Design physical security solutions, including electronic locking, walling, glazing, doors, barriers, and fencing.
• Create electronic security designs for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, and intercom systems.
• Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast, and ballistics.

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Consultancy

Education

Security or engineering related discipline

Tools

RSES

CSyP

MSyI

PSP

Job description

AECOM in London is seeking a Principal Designer for the Security and Technology Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to shape security design on major projects across Europe and worldwide, guiding high-level technical work through RIBA stages.

You will lead security engineering across projects, including risk assessments, master planning, physical security design, video surveillance, access control, and counter-terrorism guidance, with a focus on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation.