Industrial Security Lead

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WSP in Middle East is seeking an experienced **Industrial Security Lead**to oversee and manage security operations for a major project in the **Tabuk and Neom region.**

**Your new role, what's involved?**
- Maintain effective oversight of construction security in accordance with agreed standards and governance.
- Conduct monthly security compliance inspections and quarterly security audits of project sites.
- Manage the EHS&S Risk Register, ensuring all risks are documented, tracked, and escalated as needed.
- Collaborate daily, weekly, and monthly with internal security stakeholders and external security representatives.
- Deliver security onboarding presentations and conduct continuous horizon scanning for security threats.
- Provide documented security performance inputs for monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
- Maintain the Security Incident Log and track incident closure within agreed timeframes.
- Mentor the Operations Security Manager during the initial 90-day period.
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the EHS&S Director

**We'd love to hear from you if you have**:

- Relevant academic degree or professional qualification from a recognised security authority.- Examples:
- MBA, MSc - Risk & Resilience / Organizational Resilience or equivalent
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent
- BA BSc - Security Risk Management or equivalent
- Minimum five years of experience in corporate security or a similar commercial environment in high-risk countries with practical experience in project management, incident and crisis management.
- Minimum five years of managerial experience.
- Strong background in HCIS (Security) and regulatory requirements for greenfield industrial projects.

**Desired**
- Project management qualification or experience (Prince2, Six Sigma, PMP).
- Health & Safety qualification or experience (IOSH Managing Safely, NCRQ Safety for Managers, NEBOSH General Certificate).
- Lead Auditor training and certification (ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.)

**Skills & Technical Knowledge**:

- In-depth knowledge of political and security issues in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with strong networking and negotiating abilities.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively with mínimal supervision.
- Proven integrity and high personal standards of behaviour.

**Logistics**:

- Vehicle, flights, and laptop are provided for the duration of the contract.
- Food, accommodation, and laundry are to be provided.
- Working hours: Saturday to Thursday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM (with 1-hour lunch break).
- Initial contract duration**:12 months with an option to extend (8:2 rotation schedule).**

**What's in it for you?**
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
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Job Reference: WSPME05408