Physical Security Project Engineers

QCIC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security transformation firm is seeking an experienced project engineer to lead security installation projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Genetec systems and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, conducting site assessments, and ensuring compliance with project standards. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team. Candidates must be willing to travel nationally and pass security screenings.

Qualifications

• Experience and certification in Genetec Synergis and Omnicast.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive successful mobilization and delivery of security installation projects.
• Travel nationally for site surveys and quality assessments.
• Lead communications within the group and participate in meetings.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly reports.

Skills

Genetec Synergis

Genetec Omnicast

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication Skills

Job description

Candidates should note that they must provide a note on their CV detailing the region in which they are applying for, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

About the roles

We are seeking an experienced project engineer across the North East & Midlands to work on one of the largest security transformation projects in the UK. The regional splits are as follows :

• North East & Scotland (NE & S)
• West Midlands & Wales (WM & Wales)

Working directly for our client’s senior programme manager, you will oversee and drive the successful mobilisation and delivery of access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance installation projects.

You will attend sites distributed nationally and provide a key interface between the internal client project teams, embedded commissioning teams and installation teams.

You will act as subject matter expert (SME) on Genetec and provide technical oversight to the programme manager.

You will work in conjunction with the physical security analyst (PSA) team to ensure technical specifications and designs are aligned to completed risk assessments.

The ideal candidate must excel in multitasking and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you will do

• Report directly into the clients Senior Security Programme Manager.
• Travel nationally within the region, where required, to complete survey, data capture and quality assessment tasks
• Assess and validate submitted designs against the clients project standards.
• Assist in co-ordinating works with the various delivery teams including but not limited to IT teams, power teams, fire teams, security service integrators, SOC and senior stakeholders.
• Lead participation in the Request for Change (RFC) Change Control process system to support project and handover activities.
• Supervise and oversee documentation for the commissioning process and ensure final sign-off.
• Manage and maintain the commissioning folders for each project, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for ensuring that system projects are completed, from requirements gathering, and system / solutions design, through to deployment within agreed deadlines, within budget, and any potential issues escalated in line with internal policy while maintaining the client’s best interests.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary national team.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly reports.
• Lead communications within the group and actively participate in meetings.
• Continually ensure that practices, policies, strategy, and services represent the client’s and the Company’s best interests.

What we are looking for

• Experienced and certified in Genetec Synergis and Omnicast.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to identify and meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external parties.

NB : The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures and those required by our client(s) if necessary.