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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Port Talbot

  • Salary

    £45,000 - £60,000 /year

  • Career level

    Experienced Tradesperson

  • Qualification

    Relevant NVQ / CPCS / CSCS certification & industry tickets

  • Experience

    3 – 5 Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Security Supervisor to join their project team in Port Talbot 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.

Laing O'Rourke, on behalf of Select Security are recruiting a project-based security supervisor for our construction project within the Margam area.  As Supervisor, you will be on the ground leading the security and gate teams for the project overseeing the cctv, scheduling & rostering the deployed ground personnel, patrol management and maintaining the welfare of the team.

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8539
  • Project / Base Location: Margam & Port Talbot – TATA Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 3 – 5 Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £45,000 – £60,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Safeguard personnel, plant, materials, and infrastructure assets across high-security construction compounds and remote workfaces.
  • Conduct regular perimeter patrols, inspect perimeter fencing, security gates, CCTV surveillance, and access control points.
  • Manage vehicle access, search procedures, delivery dockets, and visitor inductions in compliance with project security plans.
  • Respond swiftly and calmly to security incidents, unauthorized intrusions, perimeter alarms, and emergency situations.
  • Complete accurate daily security logbooks, incident reports, and liaise with local emergency services and client security teams.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience of working within the Security or traffic /gates environment. Ideally within a team leader or supervisory role.
  • Valid SIA license in either security guarding, door supervisor or close protection
  • A sound communicator both written and spoken who can deliver training talks & briefings to personnel
  • Someone who can lead and take responsibility for a large security team and with others within the project
  • A Strong customer focus and customer service skills.
  • A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
  • Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.
  • About us: We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

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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