Role: Deputy Security Controller
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £35,000 - £39,500
NUVIA is seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Deputy Security Controller to support security operations within our Glasgow office. This role is ideal for someone with emerging security experience looking to strengthen their career within the nuclear and defence sectors, working alongside experienced security and project teams.
About the Role
As the Deputy Security Controller, you will assist in delivering robust security standards across personnel, physical, and asset security. You'll support compliance with MOD and government requirements, contribute to security risk management, and help ensure the safe and secure operation of NUVIA's projects.
You'll also play a key part in promoting a strong security culture across staff, visitors, and subcontractors - an essential element of NUVIA's commitment to safety and integrity.
Reporting to
Head of Security
What you'll be responsible for
Supporting the Security Controller in implementing and maintaining NUVIA's Security Management System.
Assisting with personnel security, vetting coordination, and handling of sensitive information for Glasgow and Defence contract linked activities.
Helping manage secure facilities and protectively marked assets, including storage, movement, auditing, and disposal.
Supporting security incident response, investigations, and root‑cause actions.
Delivering or assisting with security awareness training to staff and the supply chain.
Contributing to security audits, compliance checks, and MOD/government assurance processes.
Working collaboratively with internal teams, project managers, subcontractors, and external security stakeholders.
Providing basic IT‑related security support (e.g., asset tracking, secure handling requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, pen tests/IT Health Checks) alongside NUVIA's technical teams.
What you'll bring
Experience in a defence, government, nuclear, or security‑focused environment.
Understanding of MOD or government security frameworks (GovS 007, JSPs).
High attention to detail and the ability to handle classified information with discretion.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with personnel at all levels.
A technically aware mindset and willingness to learn about digitally complex projects.
A proactive, organised approach to managing multiple security activities.
Requirements
Existing SC clearance or eligibility for UK SC with no nationality restrictions
Why Nuvia
Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Employee Staff Benefits:
8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
Private Medical Scheme*
Employee Share Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
In partnership with trade unions
Gym Discounts
Personal Development & Further Education Support
Long Service & Recognition Awards
Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.
The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard. The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a 'generic' style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.
Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.