CCTV and Security Systems Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension and share incentive schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a CCTV Security Systems Engineer to join the Asset & Technology Solutions team, supporting projects across Essex and the South of England. You will install, maintain and support CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and related security technologies across multiple locations.

You will work to industry standards, ensuring safety and high-quality delivery, while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CCTV systems, including IP CCTV.
• Knowledge of intruder alarms and access control.
• Qualifications in CCTV or security systems.
• Good understanding of current industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in accredited environments (BAFE, SSAIB or NSI) desirable.
• Valid Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair CCTV systems in line with standards.
• Support intruder alarms, access control, and door entry systems.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Assist in maintaining site security at all times.
• Carry out equipment deliveries and collections as required.
• Implement risk assessments and method statements as needed.
• Identify unsafe acts and report observations on site.
• Stay updated with regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders across the business.

Skills

IP CCTV

Intruder alarms

Access control

Door entry systems

Security systems

Education

Technical or trade qualifications in CCTV or security systems

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a CCTV Security Systems Engineer to join our Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS) business, supporting projects across Essex and the South of England.

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of security systems, helping to ensure the safety and security of our sites. This includes working with temporary, rapid deployment and fixed solutions across multiple locations, where flexibility and travel are essential.

You will play a key role in delivering high standards of service, ensuring systems are installed and maintained in line with industry standards and company expectations.

What you'll be doing

• Install, maintain and repair CCTV systems in line with relevant standards and specifications
• Support the delivery and upkeep of intruder alarms, access control systems, door entry systems and other security technologies
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard
• Assist in maintaining excellent site security at all times
• Carry out delivery and collection of equipment and materials as required
• Implement risk assessments and method statements where necessary
• Identify and report unsafe acts, near misses and observations on site
• Stay up to date with current regulations, standards and industry best practice
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders across the business

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a proactive and technically skilled individual with a strong background in security systems and a commitment to high-quality delivery.

You Will Have

• Proven experience working with CCTV systems, including IP CCTV
• Knowledge of intruder alarms, access control and door entry systems
• Relevant technical or trade qualifications in CCTV or security systems
• A good understanding of current industry standards and compliance requirements
• Experience working within accredited environments (e.g. BAFE, SSAIB or NSI) is desirable
• A valid Full UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• The ability to work independently and manage demanding workloads
• A collaborative approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

You will be driven, thorough and confident in your ability to deliver solutions, with the professionalism to engage with stakeholders and ensure work is completed to the highest standard.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]