Graduate Physical Security - Consultant

Graduate Physical Security Consultant
- Manchester

See it differently
- Early Careers at Arup

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our world-leading security team has developed an enviable reputation for innovation based on a risk-based approach to successfully develop the technical solutions of some of the world's most complex buildings and structures. These include tall buildings, transport infrastructure, medical facilities,education and stadia.

We are seeking a Graduate Security Systems Engineer to join our physical security team. In this role, you will develop expertise in the design, specification, and implementation of physical security measures across a range of projects. You will be supported by senior engineers and follow a structured development programme accredited by the IET, with a clear pathway toward chartership through the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) and the Security Institute.

You will work within multi-disciplinary design teams—alongside architects, engineers, cost consultants, and project managers—to integrate security solutions into complex built environments. Operating within a risk-based framework, you will contribute to the development of mitigation strategies and produce designs aligned with project requirements. Early project involvement includes contributing to Security Needs Assessments and Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments, in collaboration with our threat specialists and in alignment with guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), the UK's technical authority for protective security and part of the MI5 security services.

As a graduate in Arup's physicalsecurity team, you will benefit from a well-defined career progression route, gaining exposure to high-profile international projects, contributing to research and publications, and developing into a recognised security consultant.

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A degree in system, electrical, electronic, IT & communications systems or aeronautical engineering, on track to achieve a 2:1/60% or higher

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds:
  We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers:
  You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers:
  You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are…