Senior Physical Security Consultant

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking aSecurity professional to deliver integrated physical security across project lifecycles for high-profile assets. You will design, develop, integrate and provide in-service support for complex security projects, while addressing risks and complying with client standards.

You will also develop security standards, conduct threat assessments, and coordinate with emergency services and regulators to ensure robust protective measures and secure infrastructure at scale.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in physical security or related field.
• Experience with security risk/threat assessments and security management plans.
• Ability to convey business benefits to risk owners and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated physical security across project lifecycles.
• Develop security standards and policy aligned with client needs.
• Support security reviews, accreditation, and incident response activities.
• Engage with stakeholders including emergency services and regulators.

Skills

Security design

Risk assessment

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our team of Security professionals and work on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) industries such as Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Energy, Power and Defence.

In this newly created role you will be responsible for the delivery of integrated physical security, throughout the project delivery and ongoing lifecycle of high profile assets. Ensuring provision and support accross the full spectrum of Security engineering activities - design, development, integration, delivery and in-service support of complex technical projects.

You will deliver security solutions, address risks and support secure infrastructure, with a remit that will include

• Developing security standards and policy in line with client requirements and industry best practice
• Develop security requirements covering the different phases of construction, including but not limited to threat and vulnerability risk assessments, security management plans, asset risk management and protestor plans for an operational site
• Previous experience in writing security management plans and scope of works - practical experience of security risk / threat assessment approaches and the ability to convey the business benefits to ensure business risk owners are empowered to make appropriate and proportionate security decisions
• Conduct security reviews and audits, support accreditation activities with the client and regulating authorities.
• Consult on security operations including protective monitoring, incident management, incident response and incident recovery activities
• Engage with all stakeholders including the emergency services & NPSA _ create and chair working group meetings with stakeholders

Here's what you'll need

• Degree-level qualification or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong technical background in physical security and commissioning integrated systems - additional professional security qualifications or certifications would be advantageous
• Detailed knowledge of security principles such as crime prevention in depth, design in depth & NPSA (Deter | Detect | Delay | Mitigate | Respond) plus experience in creating and delivering incident management exercises with an understanding of the JESIP principles
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of security projects in complex environments _ understanding the design considerations with emphasis on operational safety and the security of operating environments
• Previous experience in CNI sector, involving the setting and delivering of projects and maintenance for integrated physical security solutions – especially in hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) and vehicle dynamics assessments
• Military experience is welcomed, ideally coupled with post-Service consultancy based work.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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