Principal Security Design Architect

AECO; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Designer within its Security and Technology Engineering team in London to lead high-level security engineering on major projects. The role spans new builds and fit-outs across Europe and beyond, blending design excellence with strategic risk management.

You’ll contribute to master planning, security system design, and counter-terrorism guidance, supported by a global team and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Security Engineering.
• RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with a commitment to CPD and personal development.
• Relevant qualification in a security or engineering related discipline.
• Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and write operational requirements.
• Lead master planning for projects from city-level down to mixed-use developments.
• Design physical security solutions, including electronic locking, walling, glazing, doors, barriers, and fencing.
• Create electronic security designs for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, and intercom systems.
• Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast, and ballistics (in partnership with specialists).

Skills

Security engineering

CSyP/PSP/RSyI

Security consultancy

CPD commitment

Education

Security or engineering qualification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Designer within its Security and Technology Engineering team in London to lead high-level security engineering on major projects. The role spans new builds and fit-outs across Europe and beyond, blending design excellence with strategic risk management.

You’ll contribute to master planning, security system design, and counter-terrorism guidance, supported by a global team and hybrid working arrangements.