Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP’s Project Security Managers sit within the Security Management function and deliver security assurance to all projects within their respective government sector. This could be Defence, Nuclear, or any other Government departmental area. They are responsible for complete security assurance for all prospects and projects with the aim of protecting our client’s most sensitive assets.
A Little More About Your Role…
As a Project Security Manager, you will play a key role in providing an excellent security assurance service to our clients while identifying improvements to existing security programmes and processes. The role will manage all aspects of classified project delivery across the domains of Personnel, Physical and Information Security.
You will be the focal point for all security assurance activity within your respective sector providing targeted security direction and guidance as required.
Main Responsibilities
- Regular liaison with client security and project delivery teams in interpreting, implementing, and monitoring client security requirements as outlined in contractual security schedules or Security Aspects Letters (SALs)
- Supporting the security accreditation and certification process for all external compliance requirements associated with your respective sector
- Supporting the development and implementation of governance and processes associated with security assurance for your respective sector
- Planning and delivery of assurance activities as required by contractual obligations, including but not limited to; induction briefings, project-specific security briefings, project onboarding, and security awareness training
- Measuring and assessing the performance and effectiveness of security controls, identifying, and implementing solutions where corrective action and improvements are needed
- Reviewing the competencies of WSP’s supply chain in all security assurance domains (Personnel, Physical & Information)
- Collaborating with business areas in the identification, management, and mitigation of risks to WSP and its clients
- Supporting the development and maturity of WSP’s Security Management System
- Supporting investigations for all security incidents, including near misses, reported within your respective sector
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
- Hold SC clearance or the ability to achieve it
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English. Industry qualifications will be considered as an alternative, if appropriate to the role
- Extensive knowledge of HM Government security framework, policy and controls
- Experience as a security manager or security controller is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence peers and seniors on matters concerning protective security
- Knowledge of risk management methodologies and practical experience of application
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver to tight timescales
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Possesses a professional and confident manner and maintains confidentiality at all times
- A highly motivated and driven individual who adopts a flexible and adaptable approach
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
