Overview

Security Design Engineer / Consultant - Property and Buildings role at WSP.

What you will do

• 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.

Your team

• 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 will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A can-do attitude, 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.
• An understanding of the RIBA Security overlay and the general RIBA Plan of Works would be preferable.
• A working understanding of SBD/CPTED.
• An understanding of working with Revit or other 3D design software is required for technical roles.
• Relevant qualifications or experience relevant to the field of security consulting and electronic security system design; other qualifications (e.g., electrical engineering) would be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern UK offices.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: Diverse backgrounds are welcomed; we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support package.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour for daily personal activities and flexible arrangements, plus leave options and bank holiday usage.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and support for Chartership and professional growth.
• #WeAreWSP: Commitment to equality and disability confidence, with adjustments available on request.

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team of 72,800+ professionals focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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Location and date

Bristol, England, United Kingdom