NUVIA UK – Deputy Security Controller

Job Description

NUVIA is seeking a proactive and detail driven Deputy Security Controller to support security operations within our Glasgow office. This role is ideal for someone with emerging security experience looking to strengthen their career within the nuclear and defence sectors, working alongside experienced security and project teams.

About the Role

As the Deputy Security Controller, you will assist in delivering robust security standards across personnel, physical, and asset security. You’ll support compliance with MOD and government requirements, contribute to security risk management, help ensure the safe and secure operation of NUVIA’s projects, and promote a strong security culture across staff, visitors, and subcontractors.

Profile Reporting to

Head of Security

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the Security Controller in implementing and maintaining NUVIA’s Security Management System.
• Assisting with personnel security, vetting coordination, and handling of sensitive information for Glasgow and Defence contract linked activities.
• Helping manage secure facilities and protectively marked assets, including storage, movement, auditing, and disposal.
• Supporting security incident response, investigations, and root cause actions.
• Delivering or assisting with security awareness training to staff and the supply chain.
• Contributing to security audits, compliance checks, and MOD/government assurance processes.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, project managers, subcontractors, and external security stakeholders.
• Providing basic IT related security support (e.g., asset tracking, secure handling requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, pen tests/IT Health Checks) alongside NUVIA’s technical teams.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a defence, government, nuclear, or security focused environment.
• Understanding of MOD or government security frameworks (GovS 007, JSPs).
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle classified information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with personnel at all levels.
• A technically aware mindset and willingness to learn about digitally complex projects.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing multiple security activities.

Requirements

Existing SC clearance or eligibility for UK SC with no nationality restrictions.

Why us?

Why Nuvia – a subsidiary of VINCI Construction – is a global company operating across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear. It is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Benefits

• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
  After 1 year of service.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Central – Glasgow G2 5SG