Security Supervisor

About this role

• 8778
• Halifax, West Yorkshire
• Permanent

Security & Gate Supervisor.

Select Security, working in partnership with Laing O'Rourke, is recruiting an experienced Security & Gate Supervisor to support a major construction project in the Halifax area.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for overseeing all site security and gatehouse operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism and customer service are maintained throughout the project.

As the key point of contact for the security function on site, you will lead and support a team of security officers and gate personnel, manage CCTV operations, coordinate patrol activities, oversee staffing and rostering, and ensure the welfare and performance of your team.

You will also work closely with the client and project management teams, attending regular meetings and providing professional guidance on all security-related matters. Success in this role will require strong leadership, effective communication skills and the ability to build a positive, motivated team culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.90 - £15.75 per hour, dependent on experience
• Immediate start available
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to company benefits and employee support schemes
• Approximately 60 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious construction project

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a security, gatehouse or traffic management environment
• Supervisory or team leader experience, preferably within construction or a large-scale site operation
• A valid SIA licence (Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or Close Protection)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence delivering briefings, toolbox talks and team updates
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Professional, reliable and able to demonstrate sound judgement and integrity
• Good organisational skills with experience of scheduling or workforce coordination desirable

About You

You are a proactive leader who leads by example, builds strong working relationships and remains calm under pressure. You take pride in maintaining high standards, supporting your team and delivering an exceptional service to both the client and site personnel.

If you're looking for your next supervisory challenge within a high-profile construction environment, we'd like to hear from you.

About us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace

Our Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal accident and injury insurance

Income protection

Pension - basic & enhanced

Annual leave

Discounts portal

Online doctor

Voluntary benefits

Work-life benefits

Employee assistance programme

Car/travel allowance