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Senior Physical Security Engineer / Consultant

Arup
Greater Manchester
1 week ago
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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.


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The Opportunity 


The role of Senior Security System Engineer within the Resilience Security and Risk team demands a combination of technical and commercial excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate the qualities of someone keen to develop innovative solutions and inspire both clients and fellow colleagues within Arup.
As well as delivering technical excellence, you will hold managerial remit as follows; Managerial role in the team outside of your immediate technical area of interest; Developing relationships with existing and new clients and an engagement plan; Represent the Resilience, Security and Risk team at external conferences, working parties and BSI committees by presenting or contributing to the strategic direction of the security in the UK and globally; Provide technical oversight and guidance to the graduates and consultants to ensure that the best possible standards are achieved; Review contracts and resolve them in conjunction with the Arup Legal team; Set project forecasts and delivery plans, working with the commercial manager to ensure they are kept up to date and on track. You will negotiate fee changes with clients and proactively manage change to protect Arup interest; Work across a wide range of industries including transport, energy, education, science, cities and digital. 



Is this role right for you?


To demonstrate your technical knowledge, you should be working towards or have reached subject matter expertise in one or more of the following technical fields: Design and delivery of integrated solutions using state of the art technology applicable to security design, such as; CCTV with intelligent content analysis; Access control, both SAM and cloud-based solutions; Fast, accurate and sensitive personnel and vehicle security search offerings; Intruder alarm / detection systems; Adaptable and scalable system architecture; Physical design of facilities and controlled areas to mitigate against forced entry using manual/powered tools.


Within this role you will contribute, develop and/or interpret threat, vulnerability and risk assessments. Conversant in designing in the BIM environment to BIM LD300 (ideally both MicroStation and Revit) and be able to provide guidance to the junior consultants on delivery and the security considerations. A thorough understanding of BIM and how PAS 1192 part 5 applies to Security system design will be needed. Specialist system design software such as JVSG “ip-video-system-design-tool” or similar digital applications
Qualification in system, electrical, electronic or digital technology design or integration will be expected. Industry and/or academic credentials in security or risk management would be ideal. 



The successful candidate will hold membership of or be working towards membership of an established UK security related institution such as Security Institute; Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES); ASIS.


We are open to candidates with a background in Mechanical, System, Nuclear, Telecoms, Aeronautical, or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with ideally the following:

Project management qualification or relevant experience (APM, PRINCE2)


Proficient in Bluebeam Studio for hosted design reviews with clients
Experience in working on projects outside of UKIMEA
A holistic approach to identifying solutions for clients; you will not default to technology-only solutions for security problems Appreciate how national and international legislation and standards are applied 
Dedicated to growing the business and therefore be a proactive networker willing to travel regionally and internationally
Be prepared to work on client site outside of London for periods of time

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 benefits to 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.

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