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Senior Security Engineer - (1899)

Hoare Lea
Edinburgh
1 month ago
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Senior Security Engineer
London, Manchester or Edinburgh

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Security Consultant to join our team based in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

The Hoare Lea security engineering team includes chartered engineers and professionally registered security professionals with an incredible wealth of experience across many industry sectors. We are a team of accredited experts, including Principal Members of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) and Members of the Security Institute. In an area where strong opinions are rife, we focus on objective, scientific and evidence-based solutions.

We work on many prestigious built environment projects, focused on delivering security strategies and technical designs aligned to the RIBA plan of work to support the aspirations of our clients.

Today's world requires security to be considered an intrinsic part of a development and not an afterthought or add-on. We have the ability to design buildings so they're as secure as possible right from the concept stage.

We view our work as a service rather than a product; supporting a building throughout its entire lifecycle and developing as technology and user expectations evolve.

Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

  • Developing security engineering designs from defined security strategies including the production of specification documents and engineering drawings.
  • Managing multiple projects and tasks and contributing to the delivery of large, complex projects.
  • Leading and mentoring junior security engineers and specialists
  • Supporting senior management by generating management information, contributing to quality assurance and checking and approving work done by the team.
  • Assisting with and leading client and stakeholder engagement for technical security design including attending client meetings and delivering presentations when required.
  • Liaising and developing relationships with wider design teams and external security stakeholders to integrate and coordinate security design requirements
  • Developing a good understanding of project security threat and risk assessments in order to fully understand the basis of design.
  • Proactively participating as part of the Hoare Lea security engineering team in developing approaches to project delivery to support continued team growth.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll need:

  • Degree in engineering or similar (a master's or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage).
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawing and modelling tools such as CAD and REVIT.
  • Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work.
  • Previous experience in a role within the built environment.
  • Technical understanding of electronic security systems.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
  • Achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before appointment and National Security Vetting at, as a minimum, SC level when in post.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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Recruitment agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.


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