Senior Physical Security Engineer / Consultant

ARUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup's Resilience Security and Risk team seeks a Senior Security Consultant/System Engineer to lead day-to-day design and management of security projects across our portfolio, delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

The role requires a strong foundation in security consulting and system design, with experience in multi-disciplinary engineering environments, BIM/Revit, and integration of security technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering security projects in the built environment.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day design and management of security projects across the portfolio.
• Ensure delivery to high standards and alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate security solutions.

Skills

Security consulting

Security system design

Threat/vulnerability assessment

BIM / Revit

Integrated security solutions

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Security or built environment qualification

Tools

BIM

Revit

Job description

Joining Arup

Today the risks to people, assets and organisations are rapidly evolving. We help clients navigate the toughest questions in the spheres of safety risk, security risk and business risk. Whether due to geopolitical risk, climate change, life extension of ageing infrastructure or the increased connectivity of our built environment, we help clients develop appropriate and proportionate solutions to their risks.

Our Resilience Security and Risk team includes leading experts in security intelligence, blast and protective design, physical and electronic security design, cyber-security, personnel and operational security.

The Opportunity

We work closely with other disciplines in Arup to find solutions that meet our client’s objectives and are sustainable in their implementation. To enable us to do this we are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Senior Security Consultant/System Engineer to join our world leading security consultancy. Such a specialist should have a strong foundation in security consulting and security system design/implementation.

The role of Senior Security Consultant/System Engineer within the Resilience Security and Risk team demands a combination of technical and commercial excellence. As a Senior Security Consultant/System Engineer, the primary focus will be the day-to-day design and management of projects across our portfolio of work, ensuring delivery is to a consistently high standard and is meeting client and stakeholder expectations.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

The suitable candidate will have proven skills in delivering security projects within the built environment, a significant part of which must include demonstrable experience of working in a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy environment.

You will possess a relevant qualification in security or built environment discipline. Alternatively, we will also consider significant industry experience within security or risk management. Ideally you will hold or be working towards professional membership of an established UK security related institutions such as Security Institute; Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES); ASIS.

We are looking for the following skills and knowledge:

• Design and delivery of integrated solutions using the latest technology applicable to security design (e.g Video surveillance, access control and intruder detection systems).
• Integration to other third-party site-based systems (i.e. Fire, BMS, etc.)
• Knowledge and the implementation of physical barrier systems including; Pedestrian turnstiles/electronical operated gate systems; Perimeter fences, vehicle gates and barriers; Hostile vehicle mitigation systems (active and static).
• Appreciation of current initiatives within the industry such as SABRE, Secured by Design, etc.
• Physical design of facilities and controlled areas to mitigate against forced entry using manual/powered tools.
• Contribute, develop and/or interpret threat, vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Conversant in designing in the BIM and Revit environments and be able to provide guidance to the junior consultants/engineers on delivery and the security considerations.
• Capable of undertaking technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, and other similar tasks of our clients

***Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

• We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
• In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Please note we may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.