Project And Commissioning Engineer

Get Staff; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door travel

Company vehicle and fuel card

Pension and holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Get Staff is recruiting a Project & Commissioning Security Engineer in the North West, responsible for commissioning, configuration and handover of enterprise security and VMS systems on high-value projects.

You will install, test and hand over CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems, working from project drawings and specs while coordinating with project managers and clients to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years' experience in electronic security.
• Experience with CCTV, VMS, access control and/or intruder alarm.
• Experience with enterprise-level security systems and VMS platforms.
• Good understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, addressing, switches).
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission and hand over security systems and VMS.
• Work across CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and integrated systems.
• Carry out system testing, configuration, fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Work from drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
• Liaise with project managers and customers to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

3+ years exp

CCTV

VMS

Access control

IP networking

Communication skills

Job description

Project & Commissioning Security Engineer

Location: North West

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Basic

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project / Commission Engineer to join an established and growing technical team in the North West.

This is a project-focused role working on the commissioning, configuration and handover of enterprise-level security systems and Video Management Systems (VMS). You will work on complex, high-value projects for commercial and enterprise customers, ensuring systems are delivered to a high technical standard.

The role would suit an experienced security engineer who is confident working independently, technically capable and looking to develop their career within a project and commissioning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission and hand over enterprise-level security systems and VMS platforms.
• Work across CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and integrated security systems.
• Carry out system testing, configuration, fault-finding and technical problem-solving.
• Work from project drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
• Liaise with project managers, customers and other engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

Experience & Skills

• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the electronic security industry, with strong installation and commissioning experience.
• Proven experience with CCTV, VMS, access control and/or intruder alarm systems.
• Experience working with enterprise-level security systems and VMS platforms is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of IP networking, including TCP/IP, addressing, switches and basic network troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer-facing skills, with the ability to work independently and manage project deadlines.

Working Pattern & Travel

• Standard working week of 40 hours, with working times generally between approximately 06:30 and 18:30 depending on project requirements.
• Regular travel to customer and project sites across the North West.
• Occasional travel further afield may be required depending on project location.
• Overnight stays may occasionally be required to support project delivery and commissioning programmes.
• Flexibility is required to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Door-to-door travel paid in line with company policy, plus paid overtime where applicable.
• Company estate vehicle, fuel card and private mileage.
• 24 days' holiday, contributory pension, workwear, laptop, mobile phone and testing equipment.
• Manufacturer training and the opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise security projects and leading VMS technologies.