Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Leicester is seeking a candidate with expertise in technical security design and project management. The successful applicant will manage multiple security projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and budgets while engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess intricate knowledge of security systems like Genetec, CCURE, and Lenel, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Background in technical security design.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of security systems like Genetec, CCURE, and Lenel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed within deadlines and budgets.
• Provide professional security design services to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients and lead meetings.
• Manage budgets for projects and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical security design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Tools

Genetec

CCURE

Lenel

Job description

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The successful candidate will have a background in technical security design with the ability to project manage the technical and commercial delivery of projects. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the group including stakeholder engagement, technical escalation, and financials. The group work simultaneously on several projects so the ideal person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The role will involve intricate technical knowledge of a range of security systems including but not limited to Genetec, CCURE and Lenel and hours may fluctuate as support will be required in multiple regions including Asia, the UK, and the US.

What you will do

Project Delivery

• Responsibility for ensuring that allocated projects are completed from design through to commissioning within agreed deadlines and budgets, escalating any potential issues in line with internal policies and procedures
• Lead on providing a professional security design service to clients following their standards
• Oversee and take responsibility for the preparation of concept and preliminary strategy solutions for initial client approval and sign-off
• Project manage a range of projects in relation to security system design and upgrades across multiple clients, across multiple regional jurisdictions
• Act as a point of escalation both technically and operationally for all projects allocated
• Work competently on an independent basis
• Work collaboratively in a multidiscipline global team
• Communicate directly with clients and actively participate/lead meetings
• Continually ensure that practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s and the Company’s best interests, and that Company policy is in keeping with current legislation, International Standards and Codes of Practice etc.

Commercial

• Review and approve all fee proposals and update internal systems
• Manage budgets for the projects within the account
• Be able to report clearly on the progress and financials of the group and prepare weekly reporting for the account manager/senior management
• Management of resources required for the project
• Report regularly into key stakeholders on project progress identifying achievements and risks