Principal Consultant - ICT and Security Engineering, (Buildings and Infrastructure)

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal for their ICT and Security team in Birmingham, focusing on business development and project delivery. This role requires expertise in telecommunications and the ability to advise on security systems for buildings.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the sector, valid UK Security Clearance, and the ability to coordinate teams effectively. Additionally, the position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in ICT for buildings.
• UK National with valid Security Clearance.
• Experience in business development and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and produce designs for secure ICT systems.
• Build relationships with clients in Defense and CNI sectors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience in Telecommunications sector

Project delivery experience

Strong communication skills

Business development

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

MCIBSE, IET accreditation or similar

Tools

AutoCad

Revit MEP

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

Location & Work Arrangement

Hybrid working pattern available in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

Role Summary

We have an immediate need for a Principal to undertake business development and project delivery activities for our ICT and Security team, reporting directly to the Director of ICT and Security. The role involves advising on the security of systems to support the overall buildings and infrastructure design process, coordinating with other disciplines, and building relationships with clients in the Defence, Transportation and Critical National Infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

Business development: work with Buildings, Infrastructure and Defence teams to offer services to clients and build relationships.

Delivery: oversee and produce designs for secure ICT systems, advise on the security of systems, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support client‑facing work.

Requirements

Experience in the Telecommunications sector, ideally in Building Services or Infrastructure Engineering Design within a consultancy; experience in infrastructure, CNI and Defence sectors.

Sound working knowledge of AutoCad & Revit MEP and industry standard design software.

Capacity to coordinate teams and mentor or coach junior members.

Working across all RIBA stages from Feasibility to Project Handover.

Candidate should be a UK National and hold or be able to re‑apply for a current UKSV accredited security clearance.

Essential Experience

• Substantial experience in ICT for buildings, with a strong understanding of integrating these systems into a cohesive building design.
• A UK National with valid current Security Clearance; or have recently held Security Clearance and be willing and able to re‑apply for it.
• Experience in both business development and project delivery.
• Familiarity with working to UK, US and international standards for security and ICT system design, including in the Defence and CNI sectors, and with the suppliers of relevant systems.
• Expertise in communications and relationship building.
• Experienced in writing reports and specifications, and reading and understanding project briefs.
• Experienced in working with multiple disciplinary design teams and partners.
• Experienced in delivering both technical and commercial elements of proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in designing the following systems:
• Data Communications and Networking Systems
• Secure and non‑secure communications systems and installations, including protected facilities.
• Telecommunications Systems
• Radio Systems
• Network (wired and wireless) and Infrastructure
• Structured cabling and outside plant
• Video Surveillance and CCTV Systems
• Personnel and Vehicle Access Control Systems
• Intruder Detection Systems
• Intercom Systems
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
• Developing coordinated security solutions for assets and facilities, including locking systems, physical security installations (fences, gates, barriers, HVM), security lighting and Security Management Systems

Additional Skills, Qualifications And Personal Characteristics

• MCIBSE, IET accreditation or similar, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Technical training and registered membership as a Security Professional.
• Education to Degree Standard in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Project Management experience.
• An enquiring approach with a desire to explore innovative ideas while understanding the need for a good commercial balance.

Equal Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.