Principal Security Engineer - Data Centre Security Lead

Sustainable Infrastructure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure in the UK is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead security design for data centres and critical infrastructure. This hands-on role combines physical and electronic security with client engagement and multidisciplinary coordination.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, contribute to standards, and potentially progress to Associate Director. Strong leadership and design delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in physical and electronic security systems design.
• Experience delivering security designs for major construction or complex infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM or similar tools.
• Proven leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and electronic security design from concept through detailed design.
• Design and review CCTV, access control, intruder detection, alarm and perimeter security systems.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate security systems with architectural, MEP, ICT and other engineering disciplines.
• Use design and coordination tools including AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM platforms.
• Take technical ownership of design quality, risks and project deliverables.
• Manage design activities across multiple projects and attend client meetings and design reviews.
• Build client relationships, provide technical guidance and resolve complex design issues.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical standards and team development.

Skills

Physical security design

Electronic security design

Client-facing

Mentoring

Leadership

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Sustainable Infrastructure in the UK is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead security design for data centres and critical infrastructure. This hands-on role combines physical and electronic security with client engagement and multidisciplinary coordination.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, contribute to standards, and potentially progress to Associate Director. Strong leadership and design delivery are essential.