Consultant, Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering

We are looking for a Consultant to join our Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering team in London. As the Consultant you will lead and manage security design consulting engagements to a professional standard; independently and/or in support of other senior colleagues, and the Director. You will be a subject Matter Expert of electronic security systems and manage security design and installation projects from conception to completion. You will maintain client and company deliverables, ensuring that a high quality is maintained, and the client and company budgets and programs are met and maintained. You will also develop and build new and existing client relationships, facilitating where appropriate the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks services. Please note that this role will be based at our London office where we operate a hybrid working model; some international travel will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals at client sites and in the office.
• Design physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers within project design teams.
• Act as the lead consultant on assignments, owning problems and providing problem solving at the local level.
• Lead and participate in client and project meetings.
• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client’s best interest.
• Maintain and develop long‑term client relationships; act in conjunction with key account managers.
• Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing each month.
• Deliver tasks for clients on time, on budget, and to high standards.
• Work collaboratively with the entire team and draw on their experiences and opinions.
• Occasionally travel to client sites and Control Risks offices within the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
• Pro‑actively seek opportunities to develop projects and business.
• Seek opportunities to be involved in business development, in conjunction with the Associate Director and Director.
• Contribute to marketing and profile‑raising events.
• Provide expert knowledge of security consulting and other Control Risks service lines.

Essential Requirements

• Hands‑on experience of installing and delivering enterprise‑class electronic security solutions.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver technical consulting engagements.
• Knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices.
• Project management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment.
• Can use AutoCAD and Bluebeam design software.

Preferred Requirements

• Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades.
• Regional experience throughout the UK and Europe.
• Knowledge of, and experience using design‑related software, e.g. Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience.
• Security or engineering qualifications.
• ASIS PSP (or similar security design‑related qualification).

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in‑person time together – in the office and with our clients – while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal‑opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.