Physical Security Project Advisor in Hampshire

Job description

There has never been a better time to join our client's organisation as they build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising their environmental impact and reducing their carbon footprint!

Job Overview

To support the operational delivery of the Southern Water Protective Security Strategy. Known internally as the Security Project Engineer, this role is primarily accountable for supporting the development, delivery of physical security as part of Capital delivery and major projects across Southern Water. Developing relationships with IT/OT and 3rd party supply chain/Tier 1 Contractors. Travel across the whole estate will be required to support business needs.

The role is the link between the overarching security legislation, regulators guidance and the business.

On a day to day basis you will be:

• Providing physical security advice and guidance to the business in relation to complaint security measures with the focus on major and capital delivery projects
• Support Regional Security Advisors assuring any security upgrades/project are compliant with the relevant Southern Water physical security policies and standards
• Work with the AMC Manager to continually improve the AMC ESS system performance and ensure systems are up to date and maintained.
• Collaborate with IT/OT, 3rd Party integrators and Tier 1 contractors, develop effective working relationships and support service delivery improvements for ESS.
• Promoting security within the business to ensure Southern Water’s people, processes, premises and assets’ security is maintained.

About You

Required for the role:

• Established experience in a similar security role
• Experience and understanding of physical security risk management processes ​
• Knowledge of the integration of varied security disciplines at an operational level
• Experience of conducting security risk assessments and security investigations.
• Experience of auditing and compliance of security standards and policies.
• Experience of stakeholder management relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a matrix organisation and providing security advice and guidance.
• Experience of collaboration with the police or other security agencies in delivering security or resilience.
• Must be eligible for National Security vetting to SC level
• Ability for operational analysis; reviewing existing operations to understand vulnerabilities
• Ability to influence stakeholders using knowledge and experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Track record of delivering best security practice to large organisations.

Ideally you will also have:

- Relevant physical security qualifications (ASIS PSP, CSMP, Security Institute BTEC/NVQ L4) or higher or relevant experience

- Specialist security training (NPSA accredited) obtained through a police, military or civil service background.

- Understanding of the legislation pertaining to water security

- Understanding of the regulatory guidance pertaining to water security

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between their offices, sites and home. There will be travel required in the Southern Water region and you will be on the on call rota (currently one week in 7).

They are offering a salary of up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

• 25 days annual leave

• Life assurance equal to 4x salary

• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)

• Health Cash Plan

• Full funded eye tests

• Two paid volunteering days a year

• Occupational health service

• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers

• Digital GP service

• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications

• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options

• Cycle to work scheme

Join their Security team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hampshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English