Security Director

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents. Security Director – Confidential Signature Project, Saudi Arabia We are supporting the delivery of a high-profile signature project in Saudi Arabia, operating within a complex and strategically important environment and requiring a sophisticated, integrated approach to security. We are looking for an experienced Security Director to lead the security function for the project, taking overall responsibility for strategic security management, physical and operational security, crisis and emergency response, personnel and asset protection, and security intelligence. This is a senior leadership role requiring extensive experience operating in complex, international and geopolitically sensitive environments. You will act as the principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership, ensuring that the project maintains a robust, scalable and intelligence-led security strategy aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, security standards and company policies. Working closely with project leadership, local authorities, law enforcement and government stakeholders, security partners and specialist teams, you will lead the development and implementation of an integrated security strategy designed to protect personnel, assets, facilities, operations and critical project information. The Role We are looking for an experienced Security Director to take overall responsibility for the development, implementation and management of the security strategy and security operations for a major signature project in Saudi Arabia. You will lead the assessment of security threats and vulnerabilities, taking into account geopolitical developments, local political dynamics and the potential for civil unrest, violence and other emerging security risks. You will translate this intelligence into clear security strategies, operational procedures and proportionate mitigation measures. As the principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership, you will provide regular security briefings and strategic recommendations, ensuring that leadership maintains a clear understanding of the project's security posture and any emerging risks. The role combines strategic leadership with significant operational responsibility. You will oversee physical site security, access control, perimeter protection, surveillance infrastructure, security personnel, secure logistics and personnel movements, crisis management and emergency response. A critical part of the position will be establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, government partners and key security stakeholders, ensuring effective intelligence sharing, coordinated security operations and strategic alignment on site protection. Strategic Security Management The Security Director will establish and maintain a robust and scalable security framework specifically tailored to the threats, vulnerabilities and operating environment of the project. You will continuously assess the security environment, including geopolitical trends and local political and security developments, ensuring that the project's security strategy evolves in response to changing threats. You will establish an effective intelligence network across local authorities, law enforcement, government partners and other security stakeholders, ensuring that relevant information is gathered, assessed and translated into timely operational decisions. You will also serve as the principal security advisor to senior project leadership, providing clear recommendations on security posture, emerging threats, mitigation measures and strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive and scalable security plan tailored to the specific threats and vulnerabilities of the project and aligned with applicable security standards and company policies; • Conduct continuous and in-depth security risk and threat assessments, including geopolitical trends, local political dynamics and the potential for civil unrest or violence; • Establish and maintain an intelligence network with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, government partners and security contacts to obtain timely and actionable information; • Act as the principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership, providing regular briefings and strategic recommendations; • Lead the project's security function and ensure security personnel are appropriately trained, equipped and certified and operate in strict accordance with established security protocols; • Manage all aspects of physical security across the construction site and associated facilities, including access control systems, perimeter security, surveillance infrastructure and security personnel deployment; • Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies and procedures for all project personnel, including site-specific requirements, travel advisories and emergency response protocols; • Oversee and coordinate the secure movement of personnel, materials and equipment to and from the site, including secure logistics procedures and convoy operations; • Collaborate with key security partners to develop integrated security protocols, coordinate joint operations and maintain strategic alignment on site protection measures; • Establish and oversee perimeter monitoring and access-control protocols in accordance with applicable security standards and company requirements; • Develop, maintain and regularly review comprehensive crisis management and emergency response plans covering political incidents, medical emergencies, natural disasters and security breaches; • Lead the on-site crisis management team and coordinate with regional and corporate leadership during security incidents; • Conduct regular emergency drills and training exercises to ensure personnel understand emergency and evacuation procedures; • Establish and maintain an effective emergency communications framework, including stakeholder notification, escalation procedures and secure information flows during incidents; • Implement and manage security programmes for expatriate and local employees, including personal security assessments, protective measures and safe-location arrangements where required; • Ensure sensitive data, intellectual property and critical project information are appropriately protected through effective access controls and security protocols; and • Oversee background checks and vetting for employees and contractors requiring site access, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. Crisis & Emergency Response The Security Director will lead the project's preparedness and response arrangements for security incidents and wider emergencies. You will develop and regularly update comprehensive crisis management and emergency response plans covering political incidents, security breaches, medical emergencies and natural disasters. During an incident, you will lead the on-site crisis management team, coordinating closely with regional and corp

Senior leadership experience in security within complex, international and geopolitically sensitive environments. Experience leading security strategy, physical and operational security, crisis and emergency response, personnel and asset protection, and security intelligence. Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, law enforcement, government stakeholders and security partners. Ability to act as principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership.

Lead the development, implementation and management of the security strategy and security operations for a major signature project in Saudi Arabia. Assess security threats and vulnerabilities considering geopolitical developments and potential civil unrest; translate intelligence into clear security strategies and procedures. Provide regular security briefings and strategic recommendations to leadership. Oversee physical site security, access control, perimeter protection, surveillance, security personnel, secure logistics and personnel movements, crisis management and emergency response. Establish and maintain intelligence networks with local authorities, law enforcement and government partners. Lead security function, ensure training and certification of security personnel, and coordinate with security partners on integrated protocols. Develop and maintain security plans aligned with standards and policies; conduct risk and threat assessments; manage secure movement of personnel and materials; oversee crisis management plans and emergency drills; manage data protection and access controls; conduct background checks for personnel with site access.