Security Officer (Nights)

ENGINEERINGUK; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Training & development

Benefits & support

Long-term project

54-hour week

Immediate start

Competitive pay

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting a Security Officer to safeguard a major Halifax construction site nights. You will patrol, control access points, report incidents, and ensure the safety of workers and visitors on site.

We offer a competitive £14.00 per hour, a full uniform and PPE, ongoing training, and a stable, long-term role on a high-profile project. Immediate start for successful candidates is available, with an average 54-hour week.

Qualifications

• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in site or construction security is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a larger security team.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach with integrity and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot patrols of the site and surrounding areas.
• Monitor access points and control site entry.
• Prevent unauthorised access and respond to security incidents.
• Carry out routine security inspections and health & safety checks.
• Report hazards, incidents and breaches per site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports.
• Provide a professional and courteous presence at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Integrity

Proactive

Education

SIA Licence

Job description

Security Officer (Nights)

Location: Halifax

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 48-60 hours per week (average 54 hours)

Immediate Start Available

Laing O'Rourke, in partnership with Select Security, is recruiting a team of professional Security Officers to support one of our major construction projects in Halifax.

About the Role

As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting the site, its personnel, equipment, and assets. You will be responsible for preventing unauthorised access and helping ensure the safety of workers, visitors, and members of the public.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular foot patrols of the site and surrounding areas.
• Monitoring access points and controlling site entry.
• Preventing unauthorised access and responding to security incidents.
• Carrying out routine security inspections and health & safety checks.
• Reporting hazards, incidents, and breaches in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing incident reports where required.
• Providing a professional and courteous presence at all times.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 per hour
• Immediate start for successful candidates
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to company benefits and employee support programmes
• Stable, long‑term work on a major construction project
• Average working week of 54 hours

About You

• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, or Close Protection).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in site security, construction security, or a similar environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a larger security team.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• A professional approach, with sound judgement and high levels of integrity.
• The ability to remain calm, observant, and proactive in a dynamic working environment.

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.