Physical Security & Access Control Engineer

Unified Support; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK seeks a Physical Security & Access Control Engineer. This role involves planning, installation, and service of security systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Security and experience in client communication. Familiarity with fault diagnosis is essential. The position offers on-site work primarily at various job sites, with some tasks performed in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, testing, and installation of physical security systems.
• Ability to perform fault finding and repair on audio-visual equipment.
• Understanding of compliance with UK electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce installation plans per client requirements.
• Ensure all work meets applicable safety standards and guidelines.
• Communicate job progress to Project Manager and Resource Planner.

Skills

Client liaison and technical documentation

Fault diagnosis and system maintenance

Effective communication skills

Good organisational skills

Basic PC skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Clean driving licence

Education

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

Job description

Physical Security & Access Control Engineer

Brief Overview of Role

Responsible for planning, testing, installation, and service of physical security and access control systems for various job sites. BTO participant ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales by interpreting project plans and recommending any modifications that may be needed for the successful sign-off and job commissioning. Also acts as a liaison between the engineers and the clients, making sure that everyone is aware of the job's progress and any issues that have arisen during implementation. Responsible for post-implementation fault finding, testing, and the repair of audio‑visual equipment for various job sites.

Accountabilities Include

Knowledge & Key Skills

On‑Site Work 90%

Practical Work Includes, but is not limited to:

• Conducting site surveys and producing installation plans in line with client requirements
• Terminating and testing structured cabling for IP‑based systems, delivering client training and handover documentation
• Ensuring all work met BS7671 and manufacturer guidelines
• Performing cable runs and trunking in high‑traffic environments
• Supporting maintenance contracts and reactive fault calls
• Communicating with customers and site contacts
• Adherence to site rules, procedures, and H&S
• Communicating job progress to the Project Manager and the Resource Planner
• Site cleanliness
• Completion of all project documentation and sign‑offs
• Configuring, performing diagnostics, and firmware updates of the logging service reports and updated asset registers

In Office 10%

• Installation preparation of tools, equipment, consumables, and installation documentation

Essential

• City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Security and CCTV Systems or similar
• Client liaison and technical documentation
• Fault diagnosis and system maintenance
• Compliance with UK electrical safety standards
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Good numeracy and written skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good time keeping
• Able to work under own direction
• Basic PC skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Clean driving licence
• IPAF 3a / 3b Licence
• ECS, PASMA – certified
• SSSTS
• CTS / CTS I
• FIRST AID