Lead Security Project Engineer – Onsite & Commissioning

Chubb Fire & Security Group; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company vehicle

Annual Bonus

Overtime

Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

Company Pension Scheme (5% matched)

Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)

Employee Scholarship Scheme

Discount platform

Online GP (same day)

Health & Wellbeing Resources

Job summary

Frontline Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to own delivery of electronic security installations—from mobilisation to commissioning and handover. You will coordinate site engineers and subcontractors, liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery and quality.

The role covers Guilford, Farnborough and Reading, requiring travel to customer sites and a strong background in CCTV, access control and intruder systems.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning electronic security systems (CCTV/Access Control/Intruder/Integrated).
• Strong electrical and electronic knowledge with industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Experience coordinating engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Good fault-finding, problem-solving and commissioning skills.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites.
• SC clearance eligibility or willingness to be screened.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership from mobilisation to handover on security projects.
• Review designs, specs and scopes; resolve technical queries with designers/clients.
• Plan and supervise installation and commissioning on site with engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet company standards, manufacturer requirements and codes.
• Configure CCTV/Access Control/Intruder alarms and lead fault resolution.
• Support planning of programme, resources and materials to stay on time and budget.
• Produce installation records, test sheets, as-built drawings and manuals.
• Act as technical contact for clients/consultants and internal teams.
• Promote health and safety; prepare RAMS and enforce site rules.
• Mentor engineers; manage tools and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Travel to customer sites to support delivery and resolve issues.
• continually improve installation processes and best practices.

Skills

Security project installation

Electrical principles

Read technical drawings

Site coordination

Fault finding

Client communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Travel to sites

SC Clearance eligibility

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification

Tools

Genetec

Lenel

Gallagher

Milestone

ECS Card

Job description

Frontline Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to own delivery of electronic security installations—from mobilisation to commissioning and handover. You will coordinate site engineers and subcontractors, liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery and quality.

The role covers Guilford, Farnborough and Reading, requiring travel to customer sites and a strong background in CCTV, access control and intruder systems.