Security Officer (Mobile)

Laing O'Rourke; Waltham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform and PPE provided

Training & development

Long-term contract

Supportive team

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, in collaboration with Select Security, is recruiting Mobile Security Officers to cover a major UK infrastructure project from Grimsby to Walpole. Night shifts, a provided company vehicle, and long-term stability offer an excellent opportunity for experienced security professionals.

Responsibilities include mobile patrols, CCTV response, access control, and detailed incident reporting. Work with site teams and stakeholders to maintain a safe environment across multiple remote

Qualifications

• SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection) required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular mobile security patrols across project locations.
• Respond to CCTV alerts and incidents promptly and professionally.
• Prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas.
• Protect people, property, equipment, and infrastructure on site.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports for audits and investigations.
• Collaborate with fellow officers, site teams, and project stakeholders.
• Provide a professional, customer-focused security presence at all times.

Skills

SIA licence

Driving licence

Security experience

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety mindset

Job description

Mobile Security Officer.

Grimsby to Walpole Corridor | Long-Term Project | Immediate Start Available

Join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and become part of a professional security team protecting a major new development on behalf of Laing O'Rourke and Select Security.

We are currently recruiting Mobile Security Officers to work across multiple locations between Grimsby and Walpole. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced security professionals looking for long-term, stable work, excellent earning potential, and the chance to be involved in a prestigious construction project.

Working primarily on night shifts, you'll use a company vehicle to patrol designated areas, respond to CCTV activations, and help maintain a safe and secure environment across remote site locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting regular mobile security patrols across project locations
• Responding quickly and effectively to CCTV alerts and incidents
• Preventing unauthorised access to restricted areas
• Protecting people, property, equipment, and infrastructure
• Maintaining accurate records and incident reports
• Working closely with fellow security officers, site teams, and project stakeholders
• Providing a professional and customer-focused security presence at all times

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour increasing to £14.90 following successful probation
• Average 54 hours per week, providing excellent earning potential
• Long-term contract on a major national infrastructure project
• Immediate start available
• Company vehicle provided while on duty
• Full uniform and PPE supplied
• Training, development opportunities, and ongoing support
• Access To Company Benefits Package
• Work as part of a professional and supportive security team

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection)
• A full UK driving licence
• Previous security experience, ideally within construction, infrastructure, industrial, or commercial environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional, reliable, and proactive approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgement, integrity, and a strong commitment to safety
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

This is more than a standard security role. You'll be part of a critical team helping secure one of the UK's most significant infrastructure developments, working within a professional environment that values dedication, reliability, and teamwork.

If you're looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and opportunities to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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