Associate Director – Built Environment and Infrastructure

Control Risks

Director leading security initiatives for built environment and infrastructure projects in Australia. Providing strategic guidance and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams for effective project delivery.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance on embedding security principles into urban design, architecture, and infrastructure planning.
Help build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Help shape and grow the AusPac practice, aligning team capabilities with market needs and strategic priorities.
Oversee technical assurance and conformance reviews to ensure alignment with international standards (e.g., ISO, BSI, NFPA, SoCI & SCEC “if SCEC certified”).
Develop and maintain a robust framework for audits, assessments, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
Direct the development and implementation of comprehensive security masterplans for major developments and regeneration initiatives.
Collaborate with urban planners, architects, engineers, and end users to integrate security into every stage of the design and delivery process.
Direct/apply CPTED principles to enhance safety and reduce crime risks through environmental and spatial design.
Direct/conduct spatial risk assessments and scenario planning to inform strategic design and operational decisions.
Drive strategic growth in the built environment and infrastructure security sector by identifying new markets, clients, and partnership opportunities.
Shape and promote Control Risks’ market positioning and value proposition in urban and infrastructure security risk management.
Lead the development of compelling proposals and presentations for major consultancy and assurance projects, delivering innovative and effective solutions.
Represent Control Risks at industry forums, working groups, and international conferences, enhancing visibility and influence.
Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and methodologies in the security and built environment sectors.
Champion innovation through research, pilot projects, and knowledge sharing, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge and future-ready.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree or equivalent in, Urban Planning, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred.
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in security risk management within the built environment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Deep expertise in CPTED, security master planning, and spatial planning.
Strong knowledge of international security standards and regulatory frameworks – very specific to Australia security standards and code requirements.
SCEC endorsed for design works with applicable security clearances is a preference.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Consulting Control Risks is a global specialist risk consultancy firm. It helps organizations navigate and succeed in a volatile world by providing strategic advice and services in areas such as security risk management, operational and protective security, organizational resilience, crisis response, digital risks, and more. The company offers insights into political and country risks, ethics, compliance, and governance, as well as forensic and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) services. Control Risks aims to ensure that its clients are prepared for and can efficiently handle various risk factors impacting their business operations globally. Associate Director – Built Environment and Infrastructure 🔥 29 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Sydney – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provide expert guidance on embedding security principles into urban design, architecture, and infrastructure planning.
Help build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Help shape and grow the AusPac practice, aligning team capabilities with market needs and strategic priorities.
Oversee technical assurance and conformance reviews to ensure alignment with international standards (e.g., ISO, BSI, NFPA, SoCI & SCEC “if SCEC certified”).
Develop and maintain a robust framework for audits, assessments, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
Direct the development and implementation of comprehensive security masterplans for major developments and regeneration initiatives.
Collaborate with urban planners, architects, engineers, and end users to integrate security into every stage of the design and delivery process.
Direct/apply CPTED principles to enhance safety and reduce crime risks through environmental and spatial design.
Direct/conduct spatial risk assessments and scenario planning to inform strategic design and operational decisions.
Drive strategic growth in the built environment and infrastructure security sector by identifying new markets, clients, and partnership opportunities.
Shape and promote Control Risks’ market positioning and value proposition in urban and infrastructure security risk management.
Lead the development of compelling proposals and presentations for major consultancy and assurance projects, delivering innovative and effective solutions.
Represent Control Risks at industry forums, working groups, and international conferences, enhancing visibility and influence.
Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and methodologies in the security and built environment sectors.
Champion innovation through research, pilot projects, and knowledge sharing, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge and future-ready. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent in, Urban Planning, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred.
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in security risk management within the built environment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Deep expertise in CPTED, security master planning, and spatial planning.
Strong knowledge of international security standards and regulatory frameworks – very specific to Australia security standards and code requirements.
SCEC endorsed for design works with applicable security clearances is a preference.
Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
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Hard Skills & Tools

CPTEDsecurity master planningspatial planningrisk assessmentsscenario planningtechnical assuranceauditscontinuous improvementurban designinfrastructure planning

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationinnovationcommunicationteam buildingstrategic growthproposal developmentpresentation skillsknowledge sharing

Certifications

CPPPSPSCEC endorsement