Senior Security Consultant

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our . 

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 

The project:

Our security advisory team work across multiple sectors, helping our clients to solve complex problems with a focus on security acting as an enabling factor. We listen, challenge and support our clients in developing appropriate and proportionate solutions. You will be joining a growing business within Mace consult that is focused on delivery excellence and developing lasting relationships with our clients. 

The role will be based in London, with a requirement for travel both domestically within the United Kingdom and occasional international travel. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our growing security advisory business in a senior role within the team. This is a critical role in growing our capability in providing subject matter expertise and innovative thinking to our clients. The candidate will be expected to support the senior management team in leading and managing security projects from inception to completion. Your role will support the successful delivery of projects across multiple sectors, including critical national infrastructure, central government, defence and the private sector. The role will include responsibility to lead on projects in a client-facing capacity and lead small project teams. The primary function will be on delivery and continuing to grow our reputation in the industry as creative thinkers who challenge the status quo. Our focus is on delivery positive security outcomes and providing honest, informed advice. You will be a natural problem solver, someone who takes great pride in delivery and seeking constant improvement. You will be a team player, who takes an interest in sharing knowledge and developing overs. Prepared to think laterally and utilise your experience in different environments and settings. 

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. 

You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: 

You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.

You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. 

You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Lead client-facing projects, managing engagement and deliverables.

Support senior management in business development, growing existing client relationships, and attracting new business.

Mentor junior staff and enhancing their capabilities in security advisory.

Provide professional, informed security advice to clients and colleagues.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: 

You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. 

You will support the long term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: 

You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.

You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll need to have: 

Proven track record in undertaking security advisory work on high-profile projects in relevant sectors. 

An experienced security professional who has a deep understanding of different threat and risk methodologies, security strategy and master planning. 

A strategic mindset, capable of seeing the bigger picture to help inform client-decision making positively. 

Strong presentation skills, able to lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions and leading discussions with a wider range of stakeholders. 

Able to capture requirements, understand risk and develop proportionate responses that are reasonable. 

Provide expertise on security risk assessment, security strategies, audits and master planning within the built environment.

Possess excellent communication skills to different types of audiences. 

The successful candidate must obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC minimum).

Proven history of successfully managing and delivering security consulting projects.

Strong knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies, security technologies and industry best practices.

Professional Membership of a relevant professional security body (SyI, ASIS, APM, IRM etc.)

Relevant degree in security risk management, project management, engineering or a related field.

Good understanding of resource, commercial and bid management.

You’ll also have: 

Ability to lead and act on own initiative but be a strong team player is actively shares knowledge and ideas in an open and honest manner. 

Be interested in developing own knowledge on emerging threats, trends and new technologies. 

Comfortable in preparing outline technical reports on different types of security systems (i.e. VSS, IDS, ACS, HVM, Building Hardening and other security elements).

Chartered Security Professional (i.e. RSES, CySP) or Chartered Engineer.

Experience in organisational, operational or cyber security disciplines.

Experience in developing and delivering organisational security training.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 
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