Physical Security & Access Control Engineer

Unified Support Ltd; North Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the UK is hiring a Physical Security & Access Control Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, testing, installation, and servicing of physical security systems. Essential qualifications include a City & Guilds Level 3 certificate and experience in client liaison and system maintenance. The role offers a salary of up to £45K, numerous benefits including a supplied vehicle, holidays, pension contributions, and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Salary up to £45K

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Supplied Vehicle or Car Allowance

Pension contributions

Bupa Healthcare after 6 months

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with client liaison and technical documentation is essential.
• Must have fault diagnosis and system maintenance skills.
• Compliance with UK electrical safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce installation plans.
• Terminate and test structured cabling for IP-based systems.
• Communicate with customers and maintain site adherence.

Skills

Client liaison

Technical documentation

Fault diagnosis

Effective communication

Good numeracy

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Security and CCTV Systems

Tools

IPAF 3a/3b Licence

ECS

PASMA

Job description

Overview

Physical Security & Access Control Engineer – Responsible for planning, testing, installation, and service of physical security and access control systems for various job sites. Acts as liaison between engineers and clients, ensuring progress visibility and issue resolution during implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce installation plans aligned with client requirements.
• Terminate and test structured cabling for IP-based systems, delivering client training and handover documentation.
• Ensure all work meets BS7671 and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform cable runs and trunking in high-traffic environments.
• Support maintenance contracts and react to fault calls.
• Communicate with customers and site contacts, maintaining adherence to site rules, procedures, and H&S.
• Provide progress updates to Project Manager and Resource Planner.
• Maintain project documentation and sign-offs.
• Configure, perform diagnostics, and update firmware of logging services and asset registers.
• Prepare tools, equipment, consumables, and installation documentation.
• Perform post‑implementation fault finding, testing, and repair of audio‑visual equipment for various job sites.

Qualifications

Essential:
• City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Security and CCTV Systems or similar.
• Client liaison and technical documentation experience.
• Fault diagnosis and system maintenance.
• Compliance with UK electrical safety standards.
• Effective communication skills at all levels; good numeracy, written, and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time‑keeping, PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Clean driving licence, IPAF 3a/3b Licence, ECS, PASMA.
• Basic PC and software skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45K based upon experience.
• 28 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Supplied Vehicle or Car Allowance.
• Pension – Auto‑enrol commences at 3 months; client matches contributions after one year of service.
• Drink allowance during the day.
• Tools & PC supplied.
• Bupa Healthcare after 6 months, including dental cover.
• Bonus scheme – company scorecard bonus (financial goals); eligible post‑probation; value up to 10% of base salary.
• Additional salary sacrifice option available after one year of service.

Certifications

• SSSTS CTS / CTS I and First Aid certified.