Protective Security Engineer

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in the UK is seeking a Protective Security Engineer to join the Secure Infrastructure Team in Coventry. You will design security systems for a diverse portfolio of projects, liaising with clients, design teams and accreditation authorities to ensure security requirements are integrated from concept to delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a defence/security background, DV vetting readiness, and strong CAD skills (Revit/AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent, ideally from a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working within secure environments.
• Ability to carry out site inspections on the quality of installation works.
• Organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of developing CAD drawings (Revit & AutoCAD) or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills to engage stakeholders, including negotiation and conflict‑management.
• Proven team player with ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Managing secure infrastructure development schemes for internal and external clients.
• Being the protective security engineering design lead, advising professional design teams on security standards and specifications.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring the appointment of professional services teams in line with MTC policy.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, defence, and security standards throughout project delivery.
• Managing contractors and consultants, including specialist subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Driving continuous improvement within the Secure Infrastructure Team.

Skills

Security engineering

CAD drawings

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Protective Security Engineer – Secure Infrastructure Team

We have a fantastic opportunity for somebody from either a Military, Defence or Engineering background to join our Secure Infrastructure Team as Protective Security Engineer. This role will suit a practical, logical thinker with a strong understanding of defence and security requirements relating to buildings and infrastructure.

You will play a pivotal part in assisting and supporting the design and delivery of specialist building projects for MTC and external clients. Reporting to the Head of Secure Infrastructure, the role demands a high degree of technical ability and some commercial exposure. As a Protective Security Engineer, the primary focus will be the day‑to‑day design of security systems on projects across our portfolio of work, ensuring delivery is to a consistently high standard and meeting client and stakeholder expectations. You will act as the key liaison between MTC, clients, design teams, and accreditation authorities, ensuring security requirements are fully integrated into new and existing infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting to DV level according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria, where Developed Vetting (DV) is the level of vetting required.

Responsibilities

• Managing secure infrastructure development schemes for internal and external clients across a broad range of sectors.
• Being the protective security engineering design lead, advising professional design teams on security standards and specifications.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring the appointment of professional services teams in line with MTC policy.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, defence, and security standards throughout project delivery.
• Managing contractors and consultants, including specialist subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Driving continuous improvement within the Secure Infrastructure Team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree‑qualified or equivalent, ideally from a relevant professional body (e.g., Security Institute, Register of Security Engineering Specialists, Royal Institute of British Architects, Institute of Mechanical/Electrical Engineers).
• Experience of working within secure environments.
• Ability to carry out site inspections on the quality of installation works.
• Organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of developing CAD drawings (Revit & AutoCAD) or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills required to engage a range of stakeholders both internally and externally, including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and conflict‑management skills on complex and/or sensitive matters.
• Proven team player with ability to motivate others.

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Familiarity with Defence Security Standards (JSPs) and NPSA STaMP process.
• Experience specifying security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder detection).
• Experience in developing project bids and proposal writing would be advantageous.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing. MTC’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment to develop and demonstrate new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing, MTC’s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. MTC operates world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford and is part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.