The Security Lead plays a critical role in protecting Wood’s people and keeping them safe, and embedding an enduring security culture at project, site, and office level. They are responsible for implementing comprehensive security strategies, policies and procedures to protect the company's employees and reputation. 

Under the guidance of Security and Resilience Manager Western Hemisphere, the Security Lead advises BU colleagues on security risk management, execution of the company security strategy and compliance with the company security standard. They provide employees travelling under Wood’s duty of care with guidance on appropriate security risk mitigation measures; identify and manage security threats to projects at bid stage; and support ongoing operations in responding to evolving security threats. Their objective is to business growth and delivery in varied risk environments.

The Security Lead is based in the Americas, prioritizing support to Medium, High, and Extreme risk locations. They provide security subject matter expertise and ongoing threat monitoring in relation to all assets, staff, and offices. In addition, the Security Lead will assist with coordinating and supporting Wood’s global operations, supporting the Security & Resilience Manager (West) and the Security & Resilience Manager (East) with administrative tasks and functions, in support of global security.