Physical Security Design Specialist, Security Risk Management

Overview

In this role you will provide security design and assurance for international clients, focusing on integrated electronic security systems and layered physical protection. You will translate emerging technologies and standards into practical, compliant designs that support diverse operating environments. You’ll work across the project lifecycle, liaising with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are embedded in delivery. The position offers significant client-facing work across Europe and the Middle East with hybrid, London-based arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and detailed designs for CCTV/VSS architecture, coverage modelling, and performance specifications
• Design access control systems (doors, readers, credentials, biometrics) and integrations
• Specify intrusion detection and alarm systems, monitoring interfaces, and resilience measures
• Address control room/SOC considerations and alarm management
• Implement layered physical security measures to deter entry and attacks
• Conduct security surveys and identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and upgrade paths
• Produce client deliverables including strategies, reports, drawings, risk-based recommendations, and budgets
• Ensure designs comply with international standards and client governance; document assumptions and risk appetite
• Review RFPs/RFIs and support business development
• Coordinate with clients, architects, MEP, IT/cyber, integrators, and contractors to integrate security requirements

Key requirements

• CCTV/VSS, access control, intrusion detection, alarms, and integrated ESS platforms experience
• Multilayered security architectures across perimeters and internal zones
• Ability to interpret and apply international standards and good practice
• Keeping up-to-date with physical security tech developments (including AI) and translating into specs
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and interpreting drawings
• Strong project delivery skills: scope management, stakeholder engagement, communication, QA of deliverables
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience across sectors (retail, hospitality, manufacturing, commercial, high-value residential) is desirable
• Professional certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, or similar) preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Europe and Middle East

• Stakeholder engagement
• Clear communication
• Problem solving
• CCTV/VSS design
• Access control design
• Intrusion detection and alarms

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