Security Consultant (Nuclear)

Nuclear Security Consultant | British Engineering Consultancy | £50,000 - £60,000

About the Company

Our client is a British engineering and technology consultancy with a strong reputation in the national security and defence sectors. Their nuclear practice works across the full spectrum of protective security - from physical and personnel controls through to technical and cyber-blended solutions - supporting some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure. They are trusted by government and industry alike to deliver complex, high-stakes security programmes.

The Role

They are looking for a Nuclear Security Consultant to join their Protective Security team. You will lead the delivery of nuclear security projects, contribute to business development, and play an active role in growing the nuclear security capability. This is a client-facing role with real variety spanning project delivery, bid writing, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of nuclear protective security projects to scope, cost, and quality
• Act as project manager on security-related engagements
• Support business development and bid writing to win new work
• Represent the business at client and partner meetings
• Contribute to the growth of the wider protective security team

Experience Required

• 5+ years delivering nuclear security solutions
• Relevant security management qualification
• Experience across some of the following: ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs), Vital Area Identification, General Design Assessment, threat and risk assessment, security engineering, site security surveys, vulnerability assessments, security strategy and policy development
• Knowledge of cyber and information security principles is desirable, particularly in blended physical/logical security solutions

Further Details

• Location: Flexible - any office considered for the right candidate
• Working pattern: Hybrid, split between office, client sites, and home
• Clearance: SC minimum required; British Nationals only
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits include competitive salary with annual reviews, 25 days holiday (with option to buy 5 more), private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, bonus scheme, professional membership support, flexible working, and more.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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