Security Supervisor

Laing O'Rourke; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Halifax is seeking an experienced Security & Gate Supervisor to lead on-site security for a major construction project. You will oversee gatehouse operations, supervise a team of security officers, manage CCTV, coordinate patrols, and ensure the welfare and performance of your team.

You will liaise with the client and project management teams, delivering professional security guidance. Strong leadership, communication, and integrity are essential for success in this challenging

Qualifications

• The candidate must have prior experience in security, gatehouse or traffic management environments.
• Supervisory or team-leader experience, ideally on large construction sites.
• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or Close Protection).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident delivering briefings, toolbox talks and team updates.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management abilities.
• Genuine organisational skills with scheduling or workforce coordination desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site security and gatehouse operations.
• Lead and support a team of security officers and gate personnel.
• Manage CCTV operations and coordinated patrol activities.
• Oversee staffing and rostering; ensure welfare and performance.
• Work closely with client and project management teams; attend meetings.

Skills

Security leadership

Team supervision

CCTV operations

Stakeholder management

Scheduling workforce

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Job description

Security & Gate Supervisor.

SelectSecurity, working in partnership with Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting an experienced Security & Gate Supervisor to support a major construction project in the Halifax area.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will be responsible for overseeing all site security and gatehouse operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism and customer service are maintained throughout the project.

As the key point of contact for the security function on site, you will lead and support a team of security officers and gate personnel, manage CCTV operations, coordinate patrol activities, oversee staffing and rostering, and ensure the welfare and performance of your team.

You will also work closely with the client and project management teams, attending regular meetings and providing professional guidance on all security‑related matters. Success in this role will require strong leadership, effective communication skills and the ability to build a positive, motivated team culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.90 - £15.75 per hour, dependent on experience
• Immediate start available
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to company benefits and employee support schemes
• Approximately 60 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious construction project

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a security, gatehouse or traffic management environment
• Supervisory or team leader experience, preferably within construction or a large‑scale site operation
• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or Close Protection)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence delivering briefings, toolbox talks and team updates
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Professional, reliable and able to demonstrate sound judgement and integrity
• Good organisational skills with experience of scheduling or workforce coordination desirable

About You

You are a proactive leader who leads by example, builds strong working relationships and remains calm under pressure. You take pride in maintaining high standards, supporting your team and delivering an exceptional service to both the client and site personnel.

If you're looking for your next supervisory challenge within a high-profile construction environment, we'd like 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, and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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