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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Dartford

  • Salary

    £65,000 - £85,000 /year

  • Career level

    Manager / Lead Level

  • Qualification

    Degree or equivalent professional experience in project/functional management

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Cyber Security Identity & Access Manager to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile engineering assets, structured professional development, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary industry experts across the UK construction sector.

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8439
  • Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 5+ Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Define and evolve the IAM strategy, roadmap and operating model to meet current and future business needs.
  • Develop IAM frameworks, policies and standards that support compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, Essential Eight and related requirements.
  • Guide identity lifecycle management processes, including Joiners, Movers and Leavers, ensuring effective provisioning, modification and removal of access.
  • Establish governance for authentication, authorisation and access control, including role-based and attribute-based access models.
  • Identify automation and continuous improvement opportunities across IAM processes and technologies.
  • Ensure IAM controls align with business risk requirements, cyber security policies and regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable and compliant identity solutions.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise-scale IAM programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
  • Experience implementing and managing Joiner, Mover and Leaver processes and access certification reviews.
  • Expertise in authentication technologies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical and compliance concepts clearly and practically.
  • Ability to take accountability, work collaboratively and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
  • Experience implementing IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Entra ID, Okta or CyberArk across cloud and on-premises environments.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery SIA Licensed Site Access Control Mobile Patrols Incident Reporting Emergency Response

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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