Physical Security Engineer / Consultant

Company: Arup
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

Today the risks to people, assets and organisations are rapidly evolving. We help clients navigate the toughest questions in the spheres of safety risk, security risk and business risk. Whether due to geopolitical risk, climate change, life extension of ageing infrastructure or the increased connectivity of our built environment, we help clients develop appropriate and proportionate solutions to their risks.

Opportunity

Our Resilience Security and Risk team includes leading experts in security intelligence, blast and protective design, physical and electronic security design, cyber‑security, personnel and operational security. We work closely with other disciplines to find solutions that meet our client’s objectives while remaining sustainable. We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Senior Security Consultant/System Engineer to join our world‑leading security consultancy. Such a specialist should have a strong foundation in security consulting and security system design/implementation.

Responsibilities

The role requires a high degree of technical ability and commercial exposure. The primary focus will be the day‑to‑day design of security systems on projects across our portfolio of work, ensuring delivery is consistently high and meets client and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

The suitable candidate will have proven skills in delivering security projects within the built environment, with demonstrable experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy environment. You will possess a relevant qualification in a security or built environment discipline, or significant industry experience within security or risk management. Ideally you will hold or be working towards professional membership of an established UK security‑related institution such as the Security Institute, Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) or ASIS.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Design and delivery of integrated solutions using the latest technology applicable to security design (e.g. Video surveillance, access control and intruder detection systems).
  • Integration to other third‑party site‑based systems (e.g. Fire, BMS, etc.).
  • Knowledge and implementation of physical barrier systems including pedestrian turnstiles/electronic operated gate systems, perimeter fences, vehicle gates and barriers, hostile vehicle mitigation systems (active and static).
  • Appreciation of current initiatives within the industry such as SABRE, Secured by Design, etc.
  • Physical design of facilities and controlled areas to mitigate against forced entry using manual/powered tools.
  • Contribute, develop and/or interpret threat, vulnerability and risk assessments.
  • Conversant in designing in the BIM and Revit environments and able to provide guidance to junior consultants/engineers on delivery and security considerations.
  • Capable of undertaking technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, and other similar tasks of our clients.
  • Experience in the design of security systems in the following sectors would be an advantage but not necessary: Data centres, Aviation, Government / defence.

Benefits

Arup provides an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a career that enables belonging, growth and thriving through benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and many possibilities to impact through the work. We provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. Flexible benefits allow you to look after all aspects of your wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you are pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

Contact

Contact Marek Mazurowski at marek.mazurowski@arup.com. Please note, to remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026