Consultant Jobs for Electronic Security Design at Control Risks

Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in helping organisations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments. We support clients by
providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations, handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on-the-ground protection and support.

Our unique combination of services, geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us ensure we can help them to effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world.

Job Title: Consultant – Electronic Security Design
Control Risks – Nigeria

Job description

Job Purpose:

Lead and manage to a professional standard electronic security design consulting engagements. Support Associate Director to develop the practice, develop business, create intellectual property, achieve strategic objectives and train and mentor junior team members.

Drive and own client and company deliverables, ensuring the highest quality is sustained and the client and company budgets and programmes are met. Develop and build new and existing client relationships, facilitating where appropriate  the introduction   and provision of additional Control Risks services.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Consulting

    Consultant  will  be  expected  to  undertake  complex  technical security reviews, audits and other similar tasks, working at client sites and in the office, at corporate headquarters and site level
    Design of electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist design engineers

Task Management

    Project manage tasks taking full ownership of expenses, time management/utilisation, subcontractors, and quality
    Service multiple consultancy assignments consisting of complex tasks
    Act as lead on assignments when a more junior team member is engaged
    Lead and participate in client meetings
    Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest
    Maintain and develop long-term  client  relationships;  act  in conjunction with key account managers
    Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within a maximum of seven days from task completion

Task Delivery

    Delivery of tasks for clients on time, on budget, to the highest standards
    The role will involve significant travel to client sites and Control Risks offices
    From time-to-time the role may require consultants to deploy to the field for extended periods as dictated by circumstances

Business development

    Business development is everyone’s responsibility. Senior consultants are expected to lead business development in conjunction with sales team resources and the Associate Director
    Pro-actively seek opportunities to develop projects and business
    Deliver marketing and profile raising events
    Lead client meetings
    Develop longer-term client relationships

Team/Practice Development

    Develop and mentor junior staff, maximising utilisation of resources
    Provide expert knowledge of security consulting and all existing service lines

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

    Proven ability to manage and deliver consulting engagements, profitably and to high professional standard
    Client and commercial management
    Understanding of high end developments, corporate security risk functions, and emerging market circumstances
    Commitment to continuous professional development
    Knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices
    Certified  relevant  qualifications  within  the  security  industry (minimum of eight years)
    Knowledge of and experience with intruder, CCTV/Video Surveillance/ANPR Systems, Access Control, integrated and IP addressable systems, and physical security systems
    Project Management in a consulting environment
    Strong interpersonal/relationship building/client management
    Experience working in security design sector

Preferred

    Regional  experience in Europe and/or Africa or extensive experience on-the-ground in developing countries and emerging markets
    Knowledge of and experience in applying relevant physical attack engineering principles and applications
    Knowledge of and experience using design-related software, e.g.AutoCAD, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience
    ISPS and/or AVSEC trained
    Management consultancy
    Project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and expertise in their application
    Languages (particularly French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese)
    Commercial skills
    Business processes

Qualifications and Specialist Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

    Educated to degree level or equivalent
    Professional security qualifications, e.g. CSyP, RSES, ASIS CPP or PSP, ISPS, AVSEC

Behaviours:

All employees are expected to display behaviours reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence.                                                                                          

How to Apply

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