Lead Security Design Engineer – Infrastructure

AECOM; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Principal Designer in Security & Technology Engineering to lead high-level security engineering on major projects. You will contribute to design and planning across Europe and globally, shaping security concepts and technical decisions for new build and fit-out work.

You will collaborate with Buildings Engineering teams and external specialists, driving risk assessments, mitigations and security design integration throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Security Engineering.
• RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with a commitment to CPD and personal development.
• Relevant qualification in a security or engineering related discipline.
• Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage high level technical and strategic security engineering services on new build and fit-out projects across RIBA stages.
• Lead master planning for projects from city-level to mixed-use developments.
• Design physical security solutions including electronic locking, walling, glazing, doors, barriers and fencing.
• Create electronic security designs for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection and intercom systems.
• Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, bomb blast and ballistics work with specialists.

Skills

Security engineering

CPD commitment

Security consultancy

Education

Security or engineering degree

Job description

AECOM seeks a Principal Designer in Security & Technology Engineering to lead high-level security engineering on major projects. You will contribute to design and planning across Europe and globally, shaping security concepts and technical decisions for new build and fit-out work.

You will collaborate with Buildings Engineering teams and external specialists, driving risk assessments, mitigations and security design integration throughout the project lifecycle.