About the role
At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure projects. We are currently seeking an experienced Security Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of security across our prestigious Rolls-Royce project in Derby.
As Security Manager, you will establish, maintain, and develop the project's security function, ensuring the successful implementation of the project security strategy in line with Balfour Beatty policies and client requirements.
Working closely with the Rolls-Royce Security Team and project leadership, you will act as the single point of contact for all security matters, driving a coordinated and consistent approach to asset protection, personnel security, information security, and supply chain assurance.
What you'll be doing
As a Security Manager you will:
- Establish, maintain and develop the security function for the project.
- Implement the project security strategy in accordance with Balfour Beatty policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the client Security Team to implement agreed security policies and develop a comprehensive Security Management Plan.
- Influence and promote a cohesive and unified approach to security across all project teams and stakeholders.
- Serve as the single point of contact for security-related matters for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Investigate security incidents and criminal activity affecting the project and support appropriate resolution actions.
- Manage the security vetting and clearance application process for employees and subcontractors.
- Ensure document control processes meet project security requirements and compliance standards.
- Oversee and maintain security assets deployed across the project.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Proven experience in a security management role within construction, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of physical, personnel, information, and operational security principles.
- Experience managing vetting processes and working with sensitive or security-classified information.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience conducting investigations, audits, and compliance assessments.
- Ability to develop policies, procedures, and security management plans.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK20377
