Senior Security Consultant

Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a technically excellent and commercially astute candidate with a qualification in security risk management, political science, international relations, terrorism studies or an engineering discipline, or significant demonstrable experience in security risk assessment or security advisory services.
• We require at least 3 years experience in a relevant security profession within the last five years.
• We require a degree or equivalent qualification (such as N/SVQ level 5) relevant to security.
• We require full membership of a relevant professional body, institute or certification scheme with a professional code of conduct, or registration as a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) with the Security Institute or as a General Security Advisor (GSA) with the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES).
• We are looking for a track record in professional services consultancy or similar client- or site-facing roles involving security advice.
• We require the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to people at all levels, particularly non-experts, with strong report-writing, oral communication and visual presentation skills.
• We require the ability to assess physical and personnel security risk through threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, and to develop proportionate, sustainable and innovative risk-management solutions that address design and operational criteria.
• We require experience managing projects and teams, including financial performance, programme delivery, project scoping and direct client engagement.
• We are looking for the ability to help inspire and develop junior staff and contribute to the development of our services.
• We consider a rounded knowledge of protective security measures beneficial. Experience in a consultancy environment or a background in quantitative and qualitative security risk assessment is preferred.
• The role requires the successful candidate to obtain UK SC Clearance. This typically requires a minimum of five years UK residency, though candidates who do not meet this residency requirement may still be considered.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment; any offer is subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

Responsibilities:

• We will ask you to contribute to the strategic direction and implementation of our Security Advisory services.
• You will work directly with clients, primarily in the UK with opportunities in other regions, to understand their needs and risk appetite and help define security risks to their sites, businesses and operations.
• You will lead security risk assessment and management, oversee project delivery and manage teams across our Security Advisory team and wider Resilience, Security & Risk practice.
• You will work with clients to define appropriate project scopes and deliver projects, including managing technical leadership and commercial oversight.
• You will contribute to developing a pipeline of fee-earning work and take part in project and commercial management.
• You will help develop our internal tools, methods and service offerings to meet market needs and maintain technical excellence.
• You will advise clients on evaluating and managing security risks in the design and operation of their assets, including engagement with regulators and other stakeholders.
• You will partner with subject-matter experts and design teams to develop solutions that address security risks alongside other design and operational criteria.
• You will work with our Security Advisory leadership to develop junior staff and shape new and existing service offerings.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

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We are Arup, a global firm whose purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have guided our work for over 80 years. This Senior Security Consultant role is based in the UKIMEA region within our Resilience, Security & Risk team. Our Security Advisory practice provides tailored services including security risk assessment, strategy, operations, governance, culture and awareness, supporting clients across transport, infrastructure, property and other sectors. We work with clients and colleagues around the world to help shape a better world. We offer competitive and equitable pay, profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, flexible benefits, wellbeing support, learning opportunities and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. We are employee-owned in trust on behalf of our members and are committed to an inclusive, diverse and accessible workplace. The closing date is 3 October 2026.

last updated 40 week of 2026