Field Security Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

United Utilities; Borrowdale; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension up to 14%

Bonus scheme up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Employee benefits

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

United Utilities is looking for a Security Field Engineer to maintain, install and optimise physical security assets across reservoirs, aqueducts, and water treatment sites in Cumbria. You will ensure systems like IP CCTV, access control, and intrusion detectors remain reliable and compliant, supporting operational resilience and safety.

This site-based role requires a time-served apprenticeship with an HNC/ONC in Electrical/Instrumentation or Automation, and the ability to work independently at

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or ONC in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control & Automation.
• Ability to work in a team but also alone, resilient and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and technical competence.
• Experience with physical security installations including intruder, perimeter and IP CCTV.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance for physical security systems across sites.
• Diagnose faults and restore equipment to optimum performance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and keep accurate asset and maintenance records.
• Support major infrastructure projects and manage defined maintenance budgets and resources.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Control systems

Physical security

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

IP CCTV

On-site work

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

Telemetry devices

Wide area networks (IP Switching)

Job description

United Utilities is looking for a Security Field Engineer to maintain, install and optimise physical security assets across reservoirs, aqueducts, and water treatment sites in Cumbria. You will ensure systems like IP CCTV, access control, and intrusion detectors remain reliable and compliant, supporting operational resilience and safety.

This site-based role requires a time-served apprenticeship with an HNC/ONC in Electrical/Instrumentation or Automation, and the ability to work independently at