Lead Safety & Security Engineer

TieTalent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Lead Safety & Security Engineer to oversee physical security projects across data centers and critical infrastructure sites in the UK and EMEA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structured cabling and security systems installation, focusing on high-quality project delivery and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience delivering physical security projects.
• Proven experience in structured cabling installation and testing.
• Understanding of IP networking as related to physical security.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical security projects across the UK and EMEA.
• Install and commission access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensure installations comply with technical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Physical Security Systems

Structured Cabling

IP Networking

Education

Industry Certifications (Lenel, Genetec)

Job description

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Lead Safety & Security Engineer

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About

Overview

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Description of Role

We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Engineer with strong structured cabling skills to join our delivery team supporting projects across the UK and EMEA. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the full delivery cycle — from infrastructure cabling through to the installation, configuration, and commissioning of access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.

You’ll work across data centres, campuses, and critical infrastructure sites, helping ensure that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver physical security projects across the UK and EMEA — including structured cabling, containment, and system installation. * Install and terminate structured cabling (Cat6A, fibre optic) to TIA/EIA standards. * Install, configure, and commission security systems: Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection. * Test, troubleshoot, and rectify technical issues on-site during delivery. * Complete project documentation: test results, commissioning reports, as-builts, and handover packs. * Ensure installations comply with technical and regulatory standards (e.g., CPNI, GDPR, cabling standards). * Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure smooth project execution. * Support health & safety compliance on client sites. * Qualifications & Experience: * 3-5 years’ experience delivering physical security projects (access control, CCTV, IDS). * Proven structured cabling experience — including installation, termination, and testing of copper and fibre systems. * Strong knowledge of physical security systems (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, Honeywell etc). * Good understanding of IP networking as it relates to physical security (PoE, VLANs, addressing). * Comfortable working on live sites across data centres, corporate campuses, and critical infrastructure environments. * Willingness to travel across the UK and EMEA as project demands require. * Industry certifications (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, structured cabling certifications) are a plus. * Full driving license and Passport required.

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Nice-to-have skills

• IP Networking
• City of London, England
  
  

Work experience

• System Engineer
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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