Security Officer (Nights)

Role overview

Laing O'Rourke, working with Select Security, is hiring night security officers for a project in Oxford. This is a long-term position with night shifts and a weekly rota ranging from 48 to 60 hours.

What the role involves

The position focuses on keeping a construction site and its premises safe. You will help prevent unauthorised access, watch for members of the public entering hazardous areas by mistake, and complete regular foot patrols. The job also includes carrying out security rounds as well as health and safety checks across the site.

What is offered

• Pay at £14.00 per hour
• Option to start immediately
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Additional training, ongoing support, and access to company benefits
• Average working time of 54 hours per week

What the employer is looking for

• A current SIA licence in security guarding, door supervision, or close protection
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a larger security team and alongside project staff
• Strong customer service orientation
• Professional conduct, sound judgement, and integrity

About the company

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction business delivering infrastructure and building projects in the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. The company has over 150 years of experience and places a strong emphasis on certainty, reliability, quality, teamwork, ambition, and energy.

Accessibility and equal opportunity

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities can opt into an interview guarantee if they meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can also be requested for the interview process. If you need the application form in another format or want more information about the recruitment process, you can contact the resourcing team by email.