Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend are actively recruiting for a Senior or Principal Consultant to join our Security Advisory Team as a Built Asset Security Advisor. In this role, you will work on some of the world’s most impactful programmes, advising clients, architects, engineers, suppliers and project managers on managing security risk in capital programmes across sectors including life sciences, defence, datacentre and infrastructure. You will review security elements of capital programmes to ensure designs meet client requirements, define and assure security throughout delivery lifecycles, and identify threats and risks in architecture, design and implementation. Your guidance will strengthen security through clear, structured advice and participation in design assurance sessions to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Company Overview
At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making a difference by delivering better outcomes for our clients and helping our people realise their potential. With over 75 years of experience, we are growing rapidly to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. Our entrepreneurial culture empowers employees at all levels to influence the business and own their careers. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance and celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Experience
- Proven experience as a subject matter expert within major projects or programmes
- Experience in the design of counter terrorism and crime prevention measures in the built environment
- Demonstrable security experience or relevant security qualifications applicable to your area of expertise
- Experience in one or more of Turner & Townsend’s key sectors is desirable
- Previous consulting experience and/or managing security in major capital programmes is advantageous

About you
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to translate technical information into actionable business language for key stakeholders. You must be passionate about security in the built environment and able to provide clear, structured guidance. Eligibility for UK National Security Clearance is essential.

Qualifications
- Must hold, have held or be eligible for UK National Security Clearance
- Desirable qualifications include Level 5 or above in related security fields such as BSc, MSc, CSMP, ISO-19650-5, PSP
- Understanding of the RIBA plan of work and security delivery within the built environment is preferred