Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Security Systems Installation Lead in the United Kingdom to take technical ownership of electronic security projects from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.

You will review designs, coordinate engineers and subcontractors, ensure compliance with BS EN standards and NSI/SSAIB codes, and mentor junior staff while travelling to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and commissioning electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, or Integrated Security).
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs and scopes of work.
• Experience coordinating engineers and/or subcontractors on site.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and commissioning skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel to sites.
• SC Clearance or willingness to be screened.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned electronic security projects from mobilisation through commissioning, testing, and handover.
• Review and interpret project designs, specifications, and scopes of work, resolving technical queries with designers and clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise installation and commissioning activities of engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure works comply with company installation standards, manufacturer requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Commission and configure CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and Integrated Security Systems.
• Lead fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Travel to customer sites to support delivery and resolve technical issues.

Skills

CCTV Systems

Access Control Systems

Intruder Alarm Systems

Integrated Security Systems

Electrical And Electronic Principles

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Project Coordination

Quality Inspections

RAMS Preparation And Review

Technical Guidance And Mentoring

Education

Relevant qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering, or Technical Studies

Tools

Test Equipment

Calibration Tools

Installation Records

O&M Manuals

As-Built Drawings

Job description

• Take technical ownership of assigned electronic security projects from mobilisation through commissioning, testing, and handover
• Review and interpret project designs, specifications, and scopes of work, resolving technical queries with designers and clients
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise installation and commissioning activities of engineers and subcontractors on site
• Ensure works comply with company installation standards, manufacturer requirements, and relevant industry standards
• Commission and configure CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and Integrated Security Systems
• Lead fault diagnosis and resolution
• Support Project and Programme Managers with programme, resource, and materials planning
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including installation records, test sheets, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals
• Act as a technical contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Prepare/review RAMS, enforce site rules, and promote safe working practices
• Carry out quality inspections and snagging before handover
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Security Engineers and Trainee Engineers
• Manage tools, test equipment, and company property, including calibration where required
• Travel to customer sites to support delivery and resolve technical issues
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and improve installation processes and best practice

Requirements

• Proven experience in the installation and commissioning of electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, or Integrated Security)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and relevant industry standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Experience coordinating engineers and/or subcontractors on site
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and commissioning skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work at customer sites and travel as required
• SC Clearance or agreement to be screened to this level
• Relevant qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering, or Technical Studies (desirable)
• Manufacturer/product accreditations (e.g. Genetec, Lenel, Gallagher, Milestone, or similar) (desirable)
• ECS Card or willingness to obtain one (desirable)
• Experience delivering projects within a regulated or high-security environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant standards and codes of practice (e.g. BS EN, NSI/SSAIB) (desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates technical ownership of electronic security projects, including installation and commissioning of systems such as CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret technical documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Installation And Commissioning Of Electronic Security Systems
• Fault-Finding And Problem-Solving Skills
• Technical Documentation Production And Maintenance
• Strong Communication And Interpersonal Skills
• SC Clearance Or Agreement To Be Screened

Hard Skills

• CCTV Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Intruder Alarm Systems
• Integrated Security Systems
• Electrical And Electronic Principles
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Project Coordination
• Quality Inspections
• RAMS Preparation And Review
• Technical Guidance And Mentoring

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Coordination
• Client Liaison
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• ECS Card
• Manufacturer/Product Accreditations

Industry Keywords

• Regulated Environment
• High-Security Environment
• BS EN Standards
• NSI/SSAIB Codes Of Practice

Tools & Technologies

• Test Equipment
• Calibration Tools
• Installation Records
• O&M Manuals
• As-Built Drawings