Senior Aviation Security Consultant – Arup
Arup invites applications for the Senior Aviation Security Consultant role. This position is part of the Security Advisory practice in our Resilience, Security & Risk team based in the UKIMEA region.
About Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s Security Advisory stream delivers services worldwide as part of our global Resilience, Security & Risk offering, including threat and risk analysis, security intelligence, travel risk assessment, strategic security design, regulatory and policy affairs, and operational security advice.
The Opportunity
You will work alongside others in our aviation security team and with clients in the aviation sector to develop our aviation security offering, in partnership with subject‑matter experts from resilience, security & risk and design teams.
You will assist clients in evaluating and managing security risks in the design and operation of airport infrastructure, including engagement with regulators and stakeholders, to develop solutions that address aviation security risks and other design and operational criteria.
The Role Will See You
* Contributing to the development and implementation of the strategic direction for our aviation security service offering.
* Working extensively with and in front of clients in the aviation sector across the UKIMEA and in other regions (notably Europe) to understand their needs and partner with them in the development and implementation of proportionate, sustainable and innovative solutions.
* Working onsite at client airports.
* Contributing to the development of a pipeline of fee‑earning work in aviation security and being involved in all aspects of project and commercial management.
Is This Role Right for You?
The successful candidate will be a well‑credentialled, technically excellent and inspiring leader with either a qualification in security risk management, political science, international relations, terrorism studies, an engineering discipline or significant demonstrable experience in aviation security at a strategic level.
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Has
* A professional qualification with a relevant recognised body (e.g., Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES), ICAO AvSec PM, Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC)).
* A track record in professional services consultancy or a similar client/site‑facing role with responsibility for advising on security matters.
* The ability to convey complex technical information and concepts clearly to all levels of an organisation, especially non‑experts, with excellence in report writing, oral communication and visual presentation skills.
* The ability to assess and evaluate physical and personnel security risk through threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, and to develop proportionate, sustainable and innovative solutions that also meet other design and operational criteria.
* Experience of, or interest in, areas such as security governance, behavioural science, personnel security, study of hostile reconnaissance, deterrence communications and insider risk.
While AvSec experience is strongly preferred it is not essential. This role would suit someone with a solid physical security background who can undertake risk assessments, site surveys and security analysis, and who is used to working within infrastructure design.
Please note – the role will require the successful candidate to obtain a UK SC Clearance.
What We Offer You
Arup provides a competitive, fair and equitable pay package and a career that supports health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and impact through the work you do. We offer Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover, as well as flexible benefits to support all aspects of wellbeing. Profit Share is a key part of our reward framework.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or pregnancy/family leave. We support accessible recruitment and workplaces and encourage reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process
Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date
13th December 2025
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications; please apply early.
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