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.
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