Security Advisory

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. 

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

The role:

The purpose of this role is to deliver operational performance in the security management advisory team alongside the current Technical Director and Associate Director by establishing and growing the security management advisory capability and building a strong team. This will be achieved through:

• Dynamic and determined commitment to work winning and commercial performance, stretching boundaries and breaking new ground
• Maintaining and developing the highest standards of technical quality; continuously developing the team through innovation and creativity

To achieve this, you will:

• Be recognized as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for physical and personnel security and authority on security management.
• Support the Head of Security Advisory to establish and grow the security management advisory team and offering for Buro Happold.
• Along with the Head of Security Advisory, recruit and develop consultants to resource the security management advisory offering of Buro Happold
• Work alongside and support the Technical Director and Associate Director to integrate Security Design Teams and Security Management Team offerings into a package delivering confidence to clients, and securing Buro Happold as trusted advisors
• Maintaining an accurate picture of current and future market trends to establish the work focus for the security management advisory team.
• Championing and delivering the potential of collaborative multidisciplinary working offered by Buro Happold.

 What will success look like:

• Establish Buro Happold security management advisory offering and secure billable work within 3 months
• Grow team to 3 FTE’s with 50% utilization in 6 months
• Grow team to 5 FTE’s by month 12 and increase utilization to 60%
• Deliver revenue in excess of $500k in 12 months

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Project Director for appropriate team projects, taking ownership for sustained and productive client relationships.
• Directing multiple projects across the team, taking responsibility for the innovative solutions while ensuring financial success.

Business Development

• Working with the Director’s and Associate Director’s to identify the group’s marketing goals and establishing an effective plan.
• Winning work – actively identifying and converting leads to projects within the framework of the group marketing strategy.
• Dynamic focus on new business; broadening coverage of high-quality clients and projects.
• Reviewing financial and technical submissions/proposals; attending interviews.
• Developing and maintaining key client relationships under all circumstances, maximizing opportunities for repeat business.

Technical Leadership

• Operate as an ‘ambassador’ for the Security group, identifying, building and developing relationships with key interfaces within the industry, profession and associated academic bodies.
• Being a technical leader in one area of security consultancy in own right
• Develops pioneering solutions and engages others in the development and delivery of these.
• Provides an environment for learning and creativity by leading expert communities, sharing information with participants.
• Participate in and ensure delivery of the process of high-level project technical/quality reviews of specifications, reports and drawings produced by the team.
• Maintain the skills balance within the group in line with the defined strategic direction.
• Ensure ‘design rigor’ is delivered on each project, and in particular ensure design QA processes are fully planned and implemented. 

Your skills and experience: 

Required

• A university degree in security or a risk management related field,
• Experienced technical and commercial leader; track record of exceptional delivery over a sustained period within security consultancy.
• Specialization in an area of security management advisory for example: personnel security, physical security, or construction security.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Professionally registered or working towards Chartered Security Professional

Desirable

• International project experience
• Worked in a global matrix organization
• Mobility to travel in role
• Cultural awareness, capable of operating efficiently across geographies.

Working Style

• Able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering complex projects. 
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with all senior stakeholders and be a hands-on leader that is able to motivate an inspire teams. 
• An excellent communicator, with the ability to create many relationships and handle conflict
• Personal attributes must include confidentiality, independence, integrity and energy
• Results focused with a “can do will do” personal style
• A problem solver who can deliver simple solutions to complex problems
• Someone who ‘lives and breathes’ real world delivery excellence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, critical thinker, with excellent analytical skills

 What we offer  

• Salary range of $175,000 to $225,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO (5 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
• Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

 Ready for something a little less ordinary?

 Apply now to start your career journey with us.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 

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