Senior Consultant - Security Design Engineering at Control Risks

Task and Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities
• Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs); determining, scoping, writing, and pricing fee proposals
• Leading, managing, and designing for our engagements, including technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, working at client sites and in the office
• Designing physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers from other organisations within project design teams
• Producing reports, specifications, and drawings through all RIBA Plan of Work stages
• Owning problems and providing problem solving solutions
• Lead and participate in client and project meetings to add value to client projects and be the client’s trusted advisor
• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest
• Maintaining accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning, and financial reporting
• Maintaining time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month
• Managing, mentoring, and developing colleagues

Requirements

• Membership of a security related institute
• A security related qualification
• Thorough knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices
• Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades
• Depth and breadth of understanding and experience of delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across all RIBA Plan of Work stages within multiple sectors within the built environment in Europe and Africa
• Substantial Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment
• Strong interpersonal/relationship building/client management skills
• Proven experience of effectively assisting, reviewing, and providing feedback to team members and improving output
• Experience of building effective and strong client relationships
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Regional experience in Western Europe, Africa or experience on-the-ground in developing countries and emerging markets
• Certified relevant security industry qualifications
• Knowledge of, and experience using design-related software, e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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.