Lead Security Design Engineer - London (Hybrid)

AECO; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure, seeks a Principal Designer to join the Security & Technology Engineering team. You will oversee high-level security engineering on major build and fit-out projects across Europe, guiding design from concept through RIBA stages.

You'll design physical and electronic security systems, lead risk assessments and master planning, and provide counter-terrorism guidance in partnership with specialists. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Security Engineering.
• RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with CPD commitment.
• Security/engineering related qualification.
• Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and write operational requirements.
• Lead master planning for projects from city-level down 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 on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast, and ballistics (in partnership with specialists).

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Consultancy

CPD commitment

Education

RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP

Relevant security/engineering qualification

Job description

AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure, seeks a Principal Designer to join the Security & Technology Engineering team. You will oversee high-level security engineering on major build and fit-out projects across Europe, guiding design from concept through RIBA stages.

You'll design physical and electronic security systems, lead risk assessments and master planning, and provide counter-terrorism guidance in partnership with specialists. Hybrid work options available.