Lead ICT Infrastructure & Security Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance up to 4× salary

Health cash plan

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contributions matching 4.5–7%

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an ICT Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure within the Digital Infrastructure team of the Buildings division. The role is ideally based in our South‑East UK offices (London, Croydon, Cambridge, Brighton, Birmingham and Bristol), with opportunities to contribute to national and international projects.

You will lead ICT design from concept through to detailed design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.
• Extensive ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed design stages.
• Capable to lead design and specification of CCTV systems, access control systems, intruder detection systems and integrated security management systems.
• Experience of leading structured design processes such as Home Office ‘Operational Requirements'.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate with other disciplines; delivery of coordinated MEP 3D design models.
• Leader of ICT elements of one large project or a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Track record in building services ICT engineering design and specification using industry software such as NBS Create and Revit.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICT design for major projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects and civil engineers.
• Work with clients to understand requirements, develop, define and document appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Support senior managers running the commercial and contractual side of projects.
• Work autonomously within a team carrying out building services projects.
• Prepare design documents including sketches, drawings, reports, schedules and specifications.
• Work at various project phases including feasibility, concept & detail design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and in‑use.
• Review and coordinate designs with other design disciplines both internally and externally.
• Review and comment on third‑party designs and check against briefs and standards.
• Inspect and witness testing of under construction or as‑built systems and report findings.
• Keep updated on technical standards, technical and product developments, identifying opportunities for training, development and growth.
• Support the learning and development of early career professionals in the team.

Skills

ICT design

CCTV systems

Access control

Intruder detection

Integrated security management

MEP coordination

3D design coordination

NBS Create

Revit

Team leadership

Client relationship

Education

Degree-qualified ICT Engineer

BICSI RCDD or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET/CIBSE

Tools

NBS Create

Revit

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an ICT Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure within the Digital Infrastructure team of the Buildings division. The role is ideally based in our South‑East UK offices (London, Croydon, Cambridge, Brighton, Birmingham and Bristol), with opportunities to contribute to national and international projects.

You will lead ICT design from concept through to detailed design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client