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Senior Security Consultant

AtkinsRéalis · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago

Overview

Overview Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on.

About this role

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Security Consultant, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of security consulting on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of security consulting, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, Education and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading security solutions from counter-terrorism through physical and electronic security design to master planning in the built environment, with value added through client-side support. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your role

Undertake technical work within one of our specialist service areas following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.

  • Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Work closely with the client and teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

About you

Degree qualified in appropriate discipline.

  • Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
  • Sound knowledge in at least one of the following: Threat & risk analysis, security risk management, strategies schemes and master-planning, counter-terrorism, physical security design, electronic security systems, blast effects or continuity & resilience for security threats.

Experience in delivering good security governance, policies and procedures to meet legislative and client requirements as well as regulatory standards e.g. NPSA, ISO, LPCB.

  • Acknowledged relationship with a professional body within the security industry e.g. Syl, RSES, ASC, etc.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information**

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 99/100

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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