Principal Security Consultant

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and dynamic Principal Security Consultant to join a diverse team in our London office (St Paul’s) to play a leading role in ensuring the successful delivery of security controls for some of the most exciting and high-profile projects across the Critical Systems (Data Centres) sector.

You will lead, develop, and manage a team of electronic security systems consultants in the delivery of the projects from design through to installation and handover. You will also work closely with colleagues from the wider security team that have complimentary skills as well as various other disciplines to manage the delivery, coordination of technically excellent and 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 construction administration services and will have gained experience in delivering these for numerous data centre projects following the RIBA Plan of Work stages or equivalent.

You will also have good overall knowledge and / or 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 mitigations.

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. Also, crucially – you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client focussed nature of this role, excellent communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.