S Habib

Experienced Security Supervisor with an extensive track record of progressive experience leading security operations across construction, corporate, manufacturing, hospitality, commercial, government and public sector environments. Proven expertise in supervising multi-disciplinary security teams, CCTV and Control Room operations, access control, incident management, emergency response, health and safety compliance, facilities coordination, contractor management and customer service. Skilled in operational leadership, workforce planning, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of safe, secure and customer-focused environments.

Recognised for building high-performing teams, maintaining strong client relationships, driving operational excellence and ensuring full compliance with assignment instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and organisational policies. A proactive and dependable leader with excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety and service delivery.

Security Lead (Construction) at BMSL Group (2026-06 – Present)

• Secure the perimeter and high-value infrastructure of Google's landscraper development during its final construction and major interior fit-out phases.
• Supervised main access points and checkpoint logistics to verify site credentials, strictly mitigating the risk of unauthorized entry or trespass.

Museum Security Supervisor | Visitor Experience Assistant at Artisan People (2025-10 – Present)

Deliver security and visitor experience services across prestigious museums and art galleries such as British Museum, Courtauld Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Linnean Society, South Bank Centre, Kew Gardens, Royal Festival Hall and V&A Stores.

• Oversee patrols, access control, incident response, evacuations and emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with Assignment Instructions, SOPs and health & safety requirements.
• Lead and support security teams during incidents, liaising with clients, venue management and emergency services to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Investigate incidents, complete accurate reports and ensure effective communication and operational standards across all sites.

Facilities Coordinator at Karlan Accountants Ltd (2021-09 – 2025-09)

Provided facilities management coordination as a freelancer. Along this, conducted independent research and writing for a book project.

• Ensured the smooth operation of office premises and workplace services. Managed access control, physical security, key management, visitor management and contractor coordination. Conducted Health & Safety inspections, workplace risk assessments and fire safety checks, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Managed administrative operations, including logbooks, incident reporting, emergency procedures, building compliance and security documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies. Liaised with employees, contractors and external service providers to resolve facilities issues and maintain efficient business operations.

Construction Security Supervisor at K4S Support Services Ltd (2020-03 – 2021-08)

Led a team of security officers across a major 400-acre development site.

• Led a team of security officers, managing daily briefings, shift deployments, and performance across a major 400-acre development site.
• Supervised 24/7 access control, perimeter patrols to protect high-value machinery, materials, and infrastructure plots.
• Acted as the primary on-site contact for project managers, contractors, and the Metropolitan Police to report and resolve incidents.
• Enforced site safety protocols and emergency response procedures, maintaining strict compliance during critical construction phases.
• Conducted routine security audits, managed rapid responses to trespassers, and generated detailed incident logs for senior management.

Fire Warden at Oltec Group (2016-08 – 2020-02)

• Maintained daily fire safety and hazard mitigation across the 15 block Upton Gardens residential development.
• Conducted rigorous daily audits of active construction zones, ensuring all multi-storey emergency escape routes and scaffolding stairwells remained completely free of obstructions.
• Supervised high-risk Hot Works operations (welding, cutting, grinding), strictly enforcing permit-to-work compliance and performing mandatory post-work cooling checks.
• Tested temporary wireless site alarm systems, managed fire extinguisher inventories, and led rapid, organized sector evacuations during site-wide drills for hundreds of multi-trade subcontractors.

Control Room Supervisor at Covion Ltd (part of Balfour Beatty Group), transferred under TUPE to Oltec Group in Nov 2011 (2007-11 – 2016-07)

Directed daily security operations across a 24/7 FMCG manufacturing and bottling facility.

• Directed daily security operations across a 24/7 FMCG manufacturing and bottling facility, allocating duties, supervising Security Officers and ensuring compliance with site security procedures and assignment instructions.
• Conducted site inductions for new employees, visitors and contractors and on-the-job training for security personnel covering access control, CCTV operations, key management, emergency response procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Managed access control for employees, contractors, visitors and HGV movements, maintaining accurate security records and safeguarding restricted areas.
• As a Designated First Aider, responded to security incidents, alarms and emergencies, conducting initial investigations, preparing incident reports and liaising with client representatives and emergency services where required.
• Conducted routine security patrols, identifying security vulnerabilities, reporting defects and maintaining a safe, secure and compliant working environment.

Control Room Supervisor (Part-Time) at Carlisle Support Services (2008-09 – 2014-04)

Supervised team of Corporate Security officers and Control Room supporting high-profile clients.

• Supervised team of Corporate Security officers and Control Room supporting high-profile clients, including the Ministry of Justice, Transport for London, The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Citi Bank and The Hempel Hotel Bayswater.

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Business IT