Lead Safety & Security Engineer – Enterprise Systems

SSR Contract & Technical; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Job summary

SSR Contract & Technical is seeking an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to own complex integrated security projects in the UK. You will provide technical leadership for CCTV, access control, intercom and networked systems, guiding engineers and subcontractors while ensuring safety and compliance across the programme.

The role requires hands-on delivery, site surveys, design reviews and a proactive approach to customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the installation, commissioning and support of enterprise-scale security systems.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and integrated security technologies.
• Knowledge of BS EN 62676, BS EN 60839, BS5839 and BS7671 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, commissioning and handover of integrated security and safety systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day support to engineers, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Support Project Managers with planning, resource allocation, risk management and project execution.
• Conduct site surveys, design reviews, technical audits and quality inspections.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across security systems and networked environments.
• Ensure all documentation, commissioning records and handover packs are completed accurately.
• Support pre-sales activities, solution design and upgrade opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Gallagher

Genetec Security Centre

HikCentral

Hanwha Vision

Job description

SSR Contract & Technical is seeking an experienced Lead Safety & Security Engineer to own complex integrated security projects in the UK. You will provide technical leadership for CCTV, access control, intercom and networked systems, guiding engineers and subcontractors while ensuring safety and compliance across the programme.

The role requires hands-on delivery, site surveys, design reviews and a proactive approach to customer engagement.