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Posted October 13, 2026 · Closes October 13, 2027

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Job Description

About Jacobs

Jacobs is a global professional services company that delivers engineering, consulting, and technical solutions for complex projects around the world. The company supports critical infrastructure across sectors such as rail, aviation, highways, water, energy, and defence. Its teams help clients manage risks, improve safety, and protect essential assets through innovative and practical solutions.

Role Overview

As a Senior Physical Security Consultant (RAIL) at Jacobs, the successful candidate will help deliver integrated physical security solutions for high-profile infrastructure projects. The role covers the full project lifecycle, including security design, development, integration, implementation, and ongoing operational support.

The consultant will work with clients, project teams, emergency services, and relevant security authorities to identify risks and develop effective protection strategies. This opportunity is suited to an experienced physical security professional with a strong technical background and knowledge of rail or other critical national infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Physical Security Consultant

  • Develop physical security standards, policies, and solutions aligned with client requirements and industry best practice.
  • Prepare security requirements for different stages of construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and develop security management, asset risk management, and operational site plans.
  • Produce security management plans, scopes of work, and practical recommendations to help clients make informed risk decisions.
  • Carry out security reviews and audits, supporting accreditation activities with clients and regulatory authorities.
  • Advise on security operations, including protective monitoring, incident management, incident response, and recovery.
  • Coordinate security project planning and implementation in complex operational environments, taking account of safety and security requirements.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including emergency services and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), and organise relevant working groups.
  • Support the design and delivery of integrated physical security systems, including hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solutions and vehicle dynamics assessments.

Working Pattern & Salary

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK.
  • Office setup: Hybrid working.
  • Salary: Not specified in the available job listing.
  • Working hours and contract type: Refer to the official vacancy for the latest details.

Build Your Career With Jacobs

Join Jacobs and help protect the infrastructure and services that communities rely on every day. This role offers experienced security professionals the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge to complex projects, collaborate with industry specialists, and contribute to safer, more resilient infrastructure.

Apply now for the Senior Physical Security Consultant (RAIL) position at Jacobs and help deliver effective physical security solutions for critical infrastructure.

Requirements

  • A degree-level qualification or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A strong technical background in physical security and the commissioning of integrated security systems. Detailed knowledge of physical security principles, including crime prevention through layered protection and security by design. Understanding of the NPSA approach: deter, detect, delay, mitigate, and respond. Experience developing and delivering incident management exercises, with an understanding of JESIP principles. Ability to coordinate security projects in complex environments while considering operational safety. Experience in critical national infrastructure (CNI), particularly in the delivery and maintenance of integrated physical security solutions. Practical knowledge of security risk assessments, threat assessments, and security planning. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain security risks and recommendations clearly. Military experience is welcomed, particularly when combined with post-service consultancy experience.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to security projects involving critical infrastructure. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and security professionals. Opportunities for professional learning and career development. An inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences. Employee networks and communities that encourage connection and belonging. Hybrid-working arrangements designed to support collaboration and flexibility. Support for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process where required.
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