ICTS Project Engineer Security Systems

Holt Engineering Recruitment Limited; Marlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security systems provider in the UK is seeking an experienced ICTS Project Engineer to support the delivery of advanced integrated security systems. In this role, you will lead installation teams, ensure compliance with standards, and conduct site inspections. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in security system installation and be flexible to travel across Europe. Benefits include competitive salary, employee-owned success sharing, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary) from day one

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security system installation and project engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of access control and CCTV.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams for integrated security systems.
• Ensure compliance with specification and client expectations.
• Conduct site inspections and testing.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Security system installation

Project engineering

CCTV systems

Access control

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

ICTS Project Engineer – Security Systems

Location: UK / Europe (Extensive travel across Europe)

Sector: Security, ICT & Integrated Systems

Salary: £50-60,000 DOE

Holt Engineering Group is working with a well-established and forward-thinking security systems provider delivering cutting-edge electronic security and life-safety solutions across the UK and Europe. We’re recruiting for an experienced ICTS Project Engineer to support the delivery of advanced integrated security systems across a diverse portfolio of sites throughout the UK and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys travel, and wants to be part of a forward-thinking team driving high-quality, technology-led security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation teams in the delivery of integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection
• Ensure all works are completed to specification, compliance standards, and client expectations
• Supervise site activities, acting as Senior Installation Engineer where required
• Conduct site inspections, testing, and commissioning
• Coordinate project delivery with internal departments and client stakeholders
• Occasionally project-manage smaller installations on-site or within the service department
• Travel regularly across Europe, with periods of time spent working away

What You\'ll Need

• Proven experience in security system installation, commissioning, or project engineering
• Strong technical understanding of access control, CCTV, and integrated systems
• Confident leading teams and managing subcontractors on-site
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism with a hands-on, customer-focused approach
• Flexibility to travel extensively across Europe
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Employee-owned business
• Share in the company’s success and future growth
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (x2) plus annual wellbeing and health screening
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 / 7 health and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance (4x salary) from day one
• Excellent opportunities for training, progression, and international project exposure

If you would like some more information regarding the ICTS Project Engineer role, please contact me.