Senior Consultant, Electronic and Physical Security Design Engineering

Company: Control Risks
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead and shape physical and electronic security design engagements for clients, within defined scopes and budgets. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions across the UK and Europe. You’ll mentor junior staff, contribute to service-line development, and help grow client relationships and business opportunities. The position offers a chance to influence security architecture at scale, while building IP and advancing strategic objectives.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • flexible and remote working options
  • discretionary global bonus scheme
  • equal opportunities employer
  • competitive compensation and benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage security design engagements from inception to delivery
  • Design physical and electronic security systems in collaboration with specialists
  • Produce reports, specifications, and drawings across RIBA Plan of Work stages
  • Support business development, including responding to RFPs and pricing proposals
  • Mentor and develop team members; train junior staff
  • Manage client meetings and act as trusted advisor to clients
  • Maintain accurate forecasting, planning, and invoicing
  • Contribute to service-line development and IP creation
  • Foster strong client relationships and uphold client interests

Key requirements

  • Membership in a security-related institute
  • Security-related qualification
  • Knowledge of national and international standards and installation practices
  • Experience designing physical security systems (fencing, gates, walls, doors, facades)
  • Experience delivering security design consulting across RIBA stages in the UK and Europe
  • Substantial project management experience in security consulting and installations
  • Strong interpersonal and client management skills
  • Experience reviewing and providing feedback to colleagues
  • Regional on-the-ground experience in Western Europe
  • Design-related software knowledge (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Certified security industry qualifications
  • Knowledge of/experience with design-related software
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Client management
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • SketchUp

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Posted: October 11th, 2026