A local Security Supervisor’s strong leadership skills and commitment to safety has earned him the prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Award for ‘Best Use of Technology’ in Scotland.
Steven McKenzie, 50, from Edinburgh, has been working on the Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) project in Rosyth for SecuriGroup for five years. The project is one of the biggest procurement exercises ever undertaken in Scotland, with the bridge being comprised of over 150,000 tonnes of concrete, 35,000 tonnes of steel, 23,000 miles of cabling and reaching 207 meters above high tide.
SecuriGroup were chosen to work on the project due to their innovative blend of physical and system security solutions; as such, a strong Supervisor with a clear understanding of the specifications of the job was required. Steven was chosen to supervise the security team, who have collectively completed over 25,000 shifts and 300,000 man-hours, being responsible for the security of all FCBC workers, visitors, vehicles and plant equipment on-site.
As well as ensuring on-site security, Steven and his team were responsible for the operation of a wide range of technology on the project, including real-time patrol monitoring devices, CCTV/RVM HD cameras, access control systems, computer systems and communication systems. Steven’s enthusiasm for the role meant he was able to develop a true understanding of how each type of technology could ensure the overall security and efficiency of the project. Despite the enormity of the project and complexity of the technology, Steven always displayed a ‘can-do’ attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to the security of others.
Steven said: “The Queensferry Crossing is a fantastic project to be involved in. Security has always been a real priority here, and because we operate on a number of sites, both north and south of the River Forth, the technology SecuriGroup has made available is invaluable.”
“Over the past 5 years, I have enjoyed working closely with FCBC. In a few months, it will be with a great pride that we will be able to look up at the new bridge and think that the whole team, and SecuriGroup as a whole, has made such a key contribution to its success,” he added. “On a personal level, it’s a thrill to be recognised by the BSIA. The award also reflects well on what SecuriGroup has achieved in maintaining the security of a construction project of this size and national significance.”
Steven will now be put forward to the national judging phase of the awards. If he is successful in the second round of judging, he will be invited to attend the BSIA’s prestigious Annual Lunch at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on July 12th, where he will be presented with the national award.
The awards are currently in their nineteenth year – having been sponsored by Camberford Law plc since their inception – and serve to acknowledge the successes of those working within the security industry.
The BSIA would also like to thank Camberford Law plc – specialist insurance brokers to the security industry – for their continued support.
For more information about the BSIA’s Security Personnel Awards, this year’s winners or to find out more about the Association, please visit https://www.bsia.co.uk/home.
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