Associate Director of Security Consulting - Built Environment
Client of AESG
Dubai
AED 50,000 - 200,000
Job description
Associate Director of Security Consulting - Built Environment
Job Description We seek an experienced Associate Director of Security Consulting to join our team in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will lead our security consulting practice with a target focus on Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries. This role requires a deep understanding of security risk management principles, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality consulting services to our clients.
The ideal candidate fits the below profile:
Strong communication skills
Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
Committed to technical excellence
Good relationship builders (internal and external)
Collaborative personality
Key Responsibilities:
Support AESGs Divisional Director of Security in leading and managing the security consulting practice, including business development, client relationship management, and project delivery.
Develop and execute a strategic business plan to expand AESGs presence in Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries, identifying key market opportunities and establishing strong client relationships.
Provide subject matter expertise in security risk assessment, threat analysis, security design, and crisis management for clients operating in the built environment sector.
Lead and participate in Middle East security consulting projects, including conducting security assessments, developing security strategies, and overseeing the implementation of security measures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and project managers, to integrate security requirements into the design and construction process.
Stay informed about emerging security threats, industry trends, and regulatory requirements relevant to security in the built environment sector in the Middle East region.
Interpret, apply and develop mitigation measures from threat and risk assessments and/or Strategic Security Masterplans.
Provide Security design and engineering services to lead SGW's project delivery on allocated projects within the built environment, spanning all architectural work stages.
Prepare outline details of each system - typically VSS, IDS, PIDS, AACS, lighting, AMS, or other control room systems.
Support the development of a Vehicle Dynamic Assessment (VDA) services offering within the practice.
Essential Skills:
Degree or equivalent qualification in a security risk management or built environment discipline in security studies, physical security engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in security consulting, focusing on the Middle East region.
Chartered Security (CSyP) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Membership to a relevant professional body relating to security disciplines, including ASIS International, the Security Institute, Institute of Engineering Technologies (IET) or Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Proven history of successfully managing security consulting projects and delivering high quality client services.
Strong knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies, security technologies and industry best practices.
Willingness to travel within the Middle East as required (50%).
Fluent in English. Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.