Graduate Security Risk Consultant

See it differently

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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.

The Opportunity

The Security Advisory practice provides a range of tailored consultancy services including Security Risk Assessment, Security Strategy, Security Operations, Security Governance and Culture, and Security Awareness.

We work across a range of sectors including transport (Rail, Aviation and Maritime), infrastructure (Energy, Water and Data) and property (Sports and Venus, Government Property, Healthcare) amongst others. We work both to support the wider Arup with project delivery, and directly with Clients to help them understand their security risk and implement effective mitigation measures. 

You will work alongside others in our Security Advisory team and directly with clients across a range of sectors to develop our security offering, in partnership with other subject-matter experts from Resilience, Security & Risk and design team members.

You will be part of the team responsible for producing Security Needs Assessment and Threat Vulnerability and Risk Assessments, supported by our threat specialists, which will assist our clients to develop their operational requirements which will inform the physical and operational design requirements.  

You will be aligned  but limited  to:

• Conduct crime and security data research and analysis to identify threats, vulnerabilities and emerging security risks.
• Support the production of Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and Security Needs Assessments (SNAs) for a range of projects and sectors.
• Assist clients in defining and developing their operational security requirements and security strategies.
• Develop proportionate, risk-based security mitigation measures and recommendations to address identified security risks.
• Contribute to the delivery of security consultancy projects through stakeholder engagement, technical reporting and presentation of findings. 

Is this role right for you?

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

Undergraduate/Bachelor's level (or equivalent) in Security Risk, Computer Science (inc. Cybersecurity), Counter Terrorism, Mechanical Engineering.

With the following skills and attributes;

• Security risk assessment; threat and vulnerability assessment;  
• Physical security design principles; crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED);  
• Risk management and mitigation; data analysis and interpretation; research and information gathering; technical report writing; incident and threat analysis; understanding of security standards, guidance and best practice; communication; problem solving and critical thinking;
• Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Teams; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Outlook;  
• Attention to detail; quantitative and qualitative analysis; presentation skills;  
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; strong written and verbal communication skills., Power BI (desirable); AutoCAD (desirable); Bluebeam Revu (desirable); ArcGIS or QGIS (desirable);

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.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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