Principal Security Consultant

Cundall; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall is seeking a Principal Security Consultant in Kuala Lumpur to lead a team in delivering electronic security solutions for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security systems design, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and diversity within the workplace. You will engage with various disciplines to ensure the successful management and delivery of innovative security projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in security systems designs including video surveillance and access control.
• Experience delivering design solutions following RIBA Plan of Work stages.
• Proven ability in managing teams and preparing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established team of consultants in design delivery.
• Manage delivery of technically excellent, profitable projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines on security systems.

Skills

Security systems design

Project management

Communication skills

Security risk management

Creative design

Job description

Overview

The Team: We are an award-winning global consultancy and have been named Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. Sustainability runs through everything we do, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities. Cundall’s security consultancy team’s mission is to keep people safe from security threats and risks in day-to-day life, protect client assets, and ensure business continuity in the event of a security incident. The team offers world-leading expertise and a proactive, collaborative approach to skill development and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Principal Security Consultant to join a diverse team in our Singapore or KL office to play a role in ensuring the successful delivery of security controls for some of the most exciting and high-profile projects across various sectors.

• Lead and manage an established team of electronic security systems consultants in the delivery of design and advice on appropriate and proportionate electronic security solutions.
• Work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to manage the delivery of technically excellent, profitable projects.

The Skills

You will have an extensive background in security systems designs (video surveillance, access control, intruder alarm, intercom and integrated security management systems) and experience delivering these following the RIBA Plan of Work design stages or equivalent. You will also have knowledge/experience of security risk management and the application of physical security solutions (including but not limited to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), forced entry protection, blast and ballistic mitigation) to achieve a holistic approach to security risk mitigation. You will have proven ability in managing direct reports, project teams, internal and external security stakeholders, preparing specifications, reports, general arrangement drawings and carrying out site inspections and surveys. A passion for creative and intuitive design is crucial. Given the collaborative and client-focused nature of this role, excellent communication skills and the ability to use initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

Job Description

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.