Consultant, Security

About the Role

This role is for a Consultant - Security at WSP in India, focusing on the design and engineering of Physical Security Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs, reports, specifications, budgets, and equipment schedules in line with RIBA Stages.
• Identify required electronic security services such as Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Intruder Detection.
• Define how each technology will be used, including user groups and specific requirements.
• Confirm surveillance camera coverage, placement, field of view, and lens focal length.
• Identify spatial requirements, power constraints, and cable routing needs for security technology.
• Create layout drawings showing cable routing and equipment locations.
• Provide recommendations and develop design guidelines.
• Develop budgets/BoQs for hardware components, implementation, and maintenance.
• Assist in drafting Technical Specifications and drawings for Physical Security projects.
• Maintain awareness of project deliverables.
• Ensure technical skills are kept up-to-date through 'on the job' training and vendor exposure.
• Prioritize and work to tight deadlines with accuracy and tenacity.
• Own the design throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure applicable industry, technical, regional, and regulatory standards are applied to designs.
• Prepare design documentation and technical specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Physical Security Systems design and knowledge.
• Knowledge of various manufacturer-specific Video Surveillance bandwidth and storage calculators.
• IT and networking knowledge to support Physical Security System installations.
• Understanding of architectural building plans, layouts, elevations, including cable, containment, and connection schematics.
• Understanding of power, cooling, and containment systems supporting Physical Security Equipment.
• Understanding of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Solutions.
• Experience in an electronic security systems design and engineering environment.
• Good industry knowledge and experience of Physical Security project installations or preparedness for specific training.
• AutoCAD/3D Revit Skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting floor plans and technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• High level of IT literacy - Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat essential.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Diligent approach to quality management.
• Experience working on multiple concurrent projects.
• Approach to work considering how prioritising tasks impacts or enables others.
• Proactively sharing information within a team.
• Desire to work in an extremely collaborative and team-based environment.
• Experience working with and collaborating using online project and resource management tools.
• Rigorous attention to detail, both in own work and peer reviews.
• Understanding of design and construction process.
• Experience working on High volume and high-speed projects.
• Understanding of UK and European Standards/regulations applicable to the discipline.
• Working understanding of latest software packages for allocation/direction of work on projects.
• Visio
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Revit MEP
• Bentley MicroStation
• JVSG

Qualifications

• Background verification (“BGV”) check is required for employment with WSP India.

About WSP

WSP is a leading professional services consulting firm dedicated to local communities and propelled by international brainpower. They are technical experts and strategic advisors across various sectors including Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources, and Industry. WSP has approximately 4,000 employees in India across Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, and over 73,000 globally.

Working with WSP

• Access to global scale and landmark projects.
• Connect with bright minds in the field.
• Culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to shape a unique career.

Hybrid Working Module

• Flexible, agile, yet structured work environment.
• Balances community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Prioritizes a safe work environment.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to company culture.
• "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative.
• Zero Harm Vision.
• Recognized by RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

• Fosters a sustainable and inclusive work environment.
• Values, respects, and supports employees.
• Ensures unbiased hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation.