Announcement 11 March 2025 

RSES to develop the Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register 

Businesses and organisations looking for Counter Terrorism (CT) specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to consult a register of qualified specialists thanks to an agreement between the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES). NaCTSO have chosen to work with RSES to develop the new register because of their extensive experience operating in the world of protective security. 

The new voluntary register of Counter Terrorism Security Specialists (working title) is anticipated to open for applications from Spring 2026. 

Work is starting now on the detailed arrangements, policies and practicalities involved in creating the register. As plans develop, further information will be published. 

The Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register is designed to help businesses and organisations find the right advice when developing their counter terrorism strategies.

Consultants and professional advisors with relevant experience and current knowledge will be able to apply to join the register, providing potential clients with confidence that they are suitably skilled to provide specialist counter terrorism protective security and organisational preparedness advice.

What is security Engineering?

Security engineering is generally defined as ’the design and application of physical, personnel and cyber protective security measures to protect assets and operations against malicious attacks such as terrorism, espionage and crime’.

The Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) has been established to promote excellence in security engineering by providing a benchmark of professional quality against which its members have been independently assessed. The RSES was created by a partnership between the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and is administered by the ICE.

Registration is open to engineers, applied scientists and specialists who apply their knowledge to securing the built environment and infrastructure.

Members

A list of companies employing members of the Register can be found here.

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For further questions, please contact rses@ice.org.uk or telephone 0207 665 2376.

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For details about applying for the register and the application process please refer to the RSES Guidance.

Applications to the RSES are made on an individual basis under particular category headings and grades. In the RSES guidance you’ll find full details of each category and the application and assessment process. If you are unsure of your eligibility to apply, the first step is to complete and return an RSES Enquiry Form this will help us understand better your eligibility and suitable grade.

Potential applicants submitting a formal expression of interest and in need of assistance with acquiring an application sponsor are encouraged to contact those companies that identify members in their RSES category.

All application documentation can be found on the ICE website.