Security Manager

We're looking for a Security Manager to join our construction team based in various secure locations across the UK.

Location: Site/office based - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier as a Security Manager, where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding our projects, people and information. You'll be the trusted expert on all security matters - from physical security and personnel vetting to managing classified information - ensuring we maintain the highest standards across our work with government departments including UK Parliament, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Defence.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Security Manager, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering secure, compliant projects that protect both people and sensitive information. Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading security governance and risk assessments across multiple projects, ensuring robust protective measures are in place
• Overseeing personnel security processes including vetting, clearances and insider threat mitigation for Kier staff and supply chain partners
• Managing physical security controls, conducting site inspections and implementing improvements to safeguard secure environments
• Delivering engaging security awareness programmes and championing a strong security culture across all teams
• Leading incident investigations and ensuring swift, appropriate responses to any security breaches

What are we looking for?

This role of Security Manager is great for you if:

• You have a proven track record successfully managing secure environments such as UK Parliament, Ministry of Defence or Ministry of Justice projects
• You're an experienced security professional with knowledge of Cabinet Office and National Protective Security Authority standards
• You have practical experience in incident management and the ability to support business continuity planning
• You possess excellent communication skills and can confidently influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• You hold or can achieve Developed Vetting security clearance (British citizenship required)

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.