Security Cleared Escort/Support Engineer
Westminster, London
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
Skanska Building Services are a leader in facilities management, trusted by top-tier clients across critical sectors.
We are currently looking for Security Escorts to join our team full-time at the Ministry of Defence Main Building in Westminster.
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting secure site operations by ensuring contractors and visitors comply with security requirements while working within a highly sensitive environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of key projects at a high-profile government location.
As a Security Cleared Escort - Support Engineer, you will:
- Escort contractors, visitors, and personnel within secure and restricted areas of the site.
- Ensure compliance with all security procedures and report any concerns or breaches promptly.
- Carry out routine operational tasks and site checks as directed.
- Monitor and maintain stock and spare parts levels, including ordering supplies when required.
- Complete a range of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) support activities.
- Coordinate waste management and disposal processes in accordance with site procedures.
- Support the completion of reactive maintenance tasks, including occasional manual handling activities.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with site teams and stakeholders.
We are looking for:
- Be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the clearance requirements, applicants must be UK citizens.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge where necessary and ensure security protocols are followed.
- Be reliable, professional, and capable of working within strict security procedures.
- Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Be a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in a facilities management, maintenance, site support, stores, logistics, or "handyperson" environment.
- Experience working within secure, government, defence, or highly regulated environments.
- Awareness of basic maintenance activities and safe working practices.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
