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Senior Security Consultant (Design)
Location: London, UK
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
What you will do
Electronic Security Design – Develop concept, developed and technical designs of security solutions (extending to video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, intercom systems).
Physical Security Design – Develop concept, developed and technical design of physical security solutions such as Vehicle Security Barrier (VSB) systems, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), security fencing and walling, security doors and window systems).
Produce reports, specifications, and 2D drawings through all design stages using Microsoft-based applications and QCIC’s internal design software.
Lead and participate in client and project collaboration meetings, both to assist members of the Professional Team with coordination issues, and to add value from a key stakeholder standpoint as the client’s trusted security advisor.
Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interests.
Leading, managing, and designing for our engagements, including technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals (where required), working both at client sites, within QCIC’s head-office, or remotely.
Work alongside colleagues within the business to manage the delivery, coordination of technically excellent and profitable projects.
Commercial
Maintain accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning and financial reporting on a monthly basis.
Assist, and work collectively alongside senior management, to identify and pursue new business opportunities, whether with new or existing clients, across all QCIC business workstreams.
Marketing
Participate in promoting QCIC, whether via company marketing activities or industry networking events.
Assisting the marketing department to produce design related articles for industry journals and QCIC social media platforms.
Person Specification
Experience
Membership within a security-related institute
Extensive background in electronic and physical security systems consulting and construction administration services within varying market sectors across all RIBA Plan of Work stages.
Thorough knowledge of current natonal and international security design standards and installation practices
Experience of operational risk management and application of physical security solutions (including but not limited to Hostile vehicle Mitigation (HVM), forced entry protection).
Knowledge and Skills
Hold a passion for creative and inuitive design
Experience in building and maintaining effective and strong client relationships
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Owning problems and providing problem solving solutions
Strong interpersonal/relatopnship buildng/client management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
A certified, security related (or relevant security industry) qualification
Knowledge and experience of using design-related software platforms (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit)
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
