About The Role
Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a
IT & Cyber Security Advisor to join our Major Projects team based at
Raynesway, Derby.
Within this role you'll support with the protection of digital assets, operational technology (OT), and project data across construction sites and corporate environments. The role focuses on safeguarding systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with industry-specific security standards and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Promoting cyber security awareness across construction programme and supply chain partners devising interactive training sessions, posters, email campaigns and other documentation.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to undergo and maintain security vetting to Security Check (SC) level.
What you'll be doing
As a IT & Cyber Security Advisor You'll
- Monitor and report on potential security threats and vulnerabilities to ensure timely and effective responses.
- Conduct regular phishing simulations to educate and assess employee readiness against social engineering attacks.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of security dashboards that provide real-time insights into network health.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security standards are integrated into all technology projects and infrastructure developments.
- Assist in the preparation of reports on security status and incidents for senior management review.
- Engage in continuous learning activities to remain updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Support the implementation of new security policies and protocols across the organisation.
- Assist in the coordination of third-party security audits and compliance checks.
- Contribute to risk assessment initiatives to evaluate the potential impact of security breaches.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in line with Balfour Beatty’s ethical standards and compliance requirements.
- Understand client security requirements and advise the project in ways to achieve these
- Uplift the information and cyber security awareness via interactive training sessions, posters, email campaigns and other documentation.
Who we're looking for
You'll Have/be
- A degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
- Awareness of current cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001) is beneficial.
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure components and their role in network security.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
- No specific professional memberships or accreditations are required, but a commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.
- Leadership capabilities are not required at this entry-level position but demonstrating potential for future leadership roles is advantageous.
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’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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] 
