Security Manager - BBUK14183

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Security Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose

• To take responsibility for the Management of all Security Operations within the NZT Project, directing the activities of security personnel to ensure protection of the project’s physical assets, properties, and resources.
  
  

What you'll be doing

As a Security Manager, you'll have the following accountabilities;

• Lead Balfour Beatty security activities
• Be empowered to influence decisions regarding security of Balfour Beatty staff and assets
• Implement & Manage security solutions on site in line with Balfour Beatty security policies, produce and update risk assessments, security plans and procedures
• Manage security subcontractors
• Work with wider Balfour Beatty Security team
• Attend all security meetings
• Produce weekly and monthly client reports in line with contract requirements
• Proactively identify security threats, risks and vulnerabilities within the scope of works and provide cost efficient mitigation
• Responsible for creating and maintaining security processes within the scope of works designed to protect personnel and assets
• Investigate security incidents and crimes committed within the scope of works
• Maintain regular security meetings with local law enforcement, Counter Terrorism Security Advisor and security supply chain to identify threats, risks and vulnerabilities to the project
• Auditing and reporting on security processes adopted to include penetration testing
• Update the Projects Security Management Plan in line with the scope and monitor compliance
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of the project
• Lead with the procurement for the Main Works security scope
• Coordinate security measures with other delivery partners
• Coordinate and authorise vetting clearances
  
  

Who we're looking for

• Holds Health and Safety as a core value
• Excellent IT skills - focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint and adaptability to new systems
• Ability to manage businesses challenges and opportunities to deliver effective performance
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally
• Ability to build effective working relationships, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally and to influence others
• Ability to use initiative and good judgement when responding to emerging situations, deciding and executing appropriate actions
• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service
• Experience of managing teams and individuals
• Experience in managing operations / projects – ideally in engineering / CCTV & security
• Security accreditation knowledge and history of award
• Vetting- SC minimum clearance
• Clear drive and ambition
  
  

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?

Benefits

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

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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].