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Director of Security ConsultingID# 2466742 Dubai, United Arab Emirates AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Australia and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.We support our clients in developing robust Asset Protection Programmes and a company/site-wide Security Design that integrates physical, electronic, and operational security into a unified and effective strategy. With AESGs recent acquisition of industry-leading Safety and Security Consultancy SGW, we now offer international building security consulting to our clients, showcasing our commitment to setting industry standards. Our team of experts brings over 20 years of specialised expertise in safety and security consultancy. Job DescriptionWe seek an experienced 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 personalityKey Responsibilities: 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 strategies, and overseeing the implementation of security measures 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 practiceEssential 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 15 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 desirableWhy join AESGAESG is multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other. Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments. The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.As an employee of AESG you can expect Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offering Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture* A huge amount of freedom for our high performing employees
