Skills

Risk Management Needs Assessment Recruitment

Job Specifications

Our world-leading security team has developed an enviable reputation for innovation based on a risk-based approach to successfully develop the technical solutions of some of the world's most complex buildings and structures.  These include tall buildings, transport infrastructure, medical facilities, education and stadia.     

Working within and outside mandatory codes of practice in a risk-based framework, you will need to understand the strategy behind the proposed mitigation and prepare designs to meet these requirements. At the outset of a project, 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.  

The Opportunity

Graduate Security Advisory Consultant 

London

Arup's Security Advisory team has advised on mitigating security risks to some of the world's leading buildings and infrastructure projects to help deliver secure and resilient assets and operations.  

Our Resilience, Security and Risk practice has consistently been at the forefront of the field since it was formed in the mid-1990s. The practice brings together threat and risk specialists, physical and electronic security engineers, strategic operational security specialists, business continuity practitioners and blast engineers in a unique multi-disciplinary environment, helping our clients manage malicious risk, natural hazards and operational reliability in each aspect of their businesses and operations.   

Is this role right for you?

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

A master's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as politics, security, criminology, crime science, international relations or security risk management  

Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to obtain security clearance. As a minimum eligibility requirement, applicants must have been continuously resident in the United Kingdom for at least the past 12 months as a minimum (ideally 5 years).

We're Looking For

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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th February 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

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Duplicate Applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

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.

About the Company

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world. Know more