Protective Security Advisor Higher Apprenticeship - Leeds (Building Specialists)

WSP's security consulting team is a team driven by creativity, curiosity and technical excellence. We attract experienced security professionals and the brightest minds and support them to do their best work with collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

We are trusted, impartial security advisers invested in our clients’ safety and security, and in making a positive impact on communities.  
You will be joining our expanding Security Consulting Team as a protective security apprentice who will learn the role of a security consultant within the built environment. 

The WSP Security Consulting team operates in multiple sectors within the UK and internationally. This role is to work within the project delivery teams supporting experienced team members on securing and protecting some of the most iconic buildings globally. 

Core Functions:  

To learn and assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining physical security measures To support organisations in protecting premises, staff, and assets against theft, intrusion, and other physical threats To gain hands-on experience with security technologies and protective strategies under the guidance of experienced consultants To support experienced staff in daily tasks whilst completing structured training Learn and apply industry specific standards and policies To learn and use 2D and 3d drawing tools Attend training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme Assist in evaluating buildings and facilities for vulnerabilities Help identify risks related to unauthorized access, theft, or sabotage Learn to design electronic security solutions such as Video Surveillance, access control systems, and alarms To learn how to draft security policies and procedures To learn how to provide basic guidance on safe access and visitor management policies and procedures Opportunities to obtain industry recognised qualifications

Training:
Most delivery will be a combination of classroom-based and online learning, alongside on-the-job training. Studying a Higher Apprenticeship in Protective Security Advisor and gain a Level 4 qualification. You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Training Outcome:
You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Employer Description:
As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working