Overview

Security Design Engineer / Consultant - Property and Buildings

Produce high quality, technology driven designs on projects in the UK and worldwide. Develop strategy documentation to protect buildings and occupants within the built environment globally. Share knowledge and technical skills with colleagues around the globe. Build relationships with clients, developers, contractors and architects to position security consultancy as a preferred option. Use initiative with specialist support to deliver high quality strategic and engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, technology driven designs on some of the most exciting projects in the UK and worldwide.
• Produce strategy documentation that serve to protect buildings and occupants within the built environment globally.
• Become part of the wider WSP business by sharing knowledge and technical skills with colleagues from around the globe.
• Work with clients, developers, contractors and architects to build relationships and work towards being the security consultancy of choice in the industry.
• Work in an environment that allows you to use your own initiative with support from specific specialist experience to deliver high quality strategic and engineering solutions.
• Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function, whilst maximising joint learning opportunities for the wider business.
• Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions.

Team values

• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, treat everyone with respect and embrace diversity.
• We share ideas and knowledge, challenging each other and sharing problems and solutions.

What we look for

• A can-do attitude and the desire to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in security consulting or electronic security design, from concept to technical design stages.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the work produced.
• Understanding of the RIBA Security overlay and the RIBA Plan of Works (preferable).
• Working understanding of SBD/CPTED.
• Understanding of Revit or other 3D design software for technical roles.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in security consulting and electronic security system design; other qualifications such as electrical engineering will be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy (two days from home; opportunities to collaborate in offices across the UK).
• Inclusivity and belonging, with varied backgrounds welcomed and a culture of inclusion.
• Health and wellbeing support, Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support.
• Flexible time options and part-time/flexible working arrangements; ability to purchase additional leave and use bank holidays flexibly.
• Development opportunities including training, mentoring and Chartership support.

Diversity and Inclusion

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services