Security Manager

General information

City/town: Middlesex
Job field: Other Operations
External closing date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 6350

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford – a complex, high\-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services.

We’re now seeking a Security Manager to lead a specialist team safeguarding this key MoD HQ. Delivering high‑quality Pass Office and Visitor Centre services while managing end‑to‑end national security vetting for staff and supply chain partners. Acting as a UKSV Sponsor user, ensuring compliant, timely clearances and rigorous data protection. Be the visible security touchpoint for stakeholders and embed a strong security culture across site.

As the Security Manager, you will:

• Lead the team. Manage Pass Office, Visitor Centre and Vetting teams, including rotas, wellbeing, performance and development.


• Own procedures, ensure competence in UKSV, IPSA and site access controls.


• Initiate, renew and monitor BPSS/SC/DV clearances; maintain accurate records and support Aftercare actions.


• Advise managers — act as IPSA subject‑matter expert on eligibility, timelines and risk.


• Oversee pass services — identity checks, appointments, throughput and exceptional cases.


• Maintain front‑of‑house standards ensuring a professional, SLA‑driven customer experience.


• Ensure compliance — uphold GovS 007, GDPR and DPA 2018 through disciplined data handling.


• Support audits — prepare evidence, close actions and strengthen controls.


• Act as BSO and liaise with Northwood HQ security and protect Skanska entitlements.


• Manage incidents — support investigations and drive lessons learned.


• Report performance and provide MI on volumes, cycle times, risks and exceptions.


• Drive improvement and enhance processes and support new vetting systems.


• Support other contracts when required.

We are looking for:

• Proven Experience in a similar security manager role


• Proven people leadership — coaching, performance management, rota planning.


• High integrity — trusted handling of sensitive personal data and strong investigatory skills.


• Clear communication — confident with stakeholders across site, HR and suppliers.


• Strong IT skills — disciplined data management.


• Security knowledge — experience in MoD or similar environments.


• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (typically 5 years UK residency).

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil this residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family


• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance


• Professional development


• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high\-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 \& 1\.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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