Specialist Security Advisor

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision.

To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

Within the Real Estate Programme Services division at Turner & Townsend, the Real Estate Advisory team comprises experts in workplace consulting, change management, corporate real estate, and facilities management. We deliver some of the world’s largest programmes and projects for a market-leading client base across both the public and private sectors. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of our clients’ real estate and drive transformational change.

Are you a security professional with a passion for working on the world’s most impactful programmes? If so a Specialist Security Advisor role with Turner & Townsend may be just for you.

In this role we are looking to grow our diverse team with individuals who have prior consulting experience or experience as the key security contact in large scale organisations and programmes. Individuals looking to apply should have demonstrable skills in areas including information security, supply chain security and cyber security.

As a Specialist Security Advisor you will advise clients, architects, engineers, suppliers and project managers on the best approaches to manage security risk in capital programmes across a range of sectors including life sciences, defence, data centres and infrastructure.

• Engage with clients to identify and manage security risks throughout the different phases of capital programmes.
• Provide mitigation solutions against security threats.
• Review and assure architecture, design and implementation to identify threats & risks.
• Offer clear, structured guidance and advice to strengthen security.
• Take part in design assurance sessions to identify, manage and mitigate security risks.
• ‘Build security in’ to complex programmes.

• Knowledge and experience of developing information security strategy, plans and governance.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of recognised security assurance frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, Gov Assure, NIST CSF or NIS
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• Appreciation of Cyber Security standards, requirements and implementation.
• Experience in supply chain security assurance, governance and engagement.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into actionable business language for communications with key stakeholders.
• Experience as a subject matter expert within major projects/programmes.
• Security qualifications in your area of expertise.
• Have held, or an ability to obtain UK Government Security clearance.

• Prior consulting experience.
• Understanding of the RIBA plan of work and the delivery of security within the built environment.
• A UK Government security clearance.
• Experience in one of Turner & Townsend’s key sectors.
• Knowledge of any of the following security standards and frameworks:
  GovS 007, Cyber Essentials, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, Gov Assure, NIS
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• CSyP.
• CSSIP.
• ISO auditor (ISO 27001).
• Degree or Masters in Computer Science, Security, or Risk.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.