Safety & Security Installation Engineer

North SP Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security sector seeks a motivated Safety & Security Installation Engineer to support physical security projects across the UK and EMEA. This role offers training and development opportunities for career growth in the physical security industry. The ideal candidate will assist senior engineers with system configurations and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a technical engineering role.
• Familiarity with access control, CCTV, or intrusion detection systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical security projects.
• Support the configuration, testing, and commissioning of security systems.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

CCTV

Access Control

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

Overview

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect. At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities

Description of Role

As Safety & Security Installation Engineeryou will be responsible for:

• We are seeking a motivated Safety & Security Engineer to join our delivery team, supporting the successful rollout of physical security projects across the UK and EMEA. In this role, you will work alongside senior engineers to assist with the configuration, testing, commissioning, and documentation of access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.

  This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a technical background who is looking to grow their career in the physical security industry. Training and development will be provided to help you progress within the team.

Qualifications

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the delivery of physical security projects, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Support the configuration, testing, and commissioning of security systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Prepare project documentation such as commissioning reports, asset lists, and handover packs.
  • Provide on-site and remote technical support during project delivery.
  • Troubleshoot basic system issues and escalate complex problems to senior team members.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., GDPR, CPNI) and health & safety regulations.
  • Participate in training and development to build knowledge of security systems and technologies.

  Qualifications & Experience:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a technical engineering role (physical security, electrical, or IT fields preferred).
  • Familiarity with access control, CCTV, or intrusion detection systems is desirable but not essential.
  • Basic understanding of IP networks and structured cabling.
  • Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Willingness to travel across the UK and EMEA as required.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., manufacturer training on Lenel, Genetec, Milestone) are a plus but not required — training will be provided.
  • Full driving license and Passport required.

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.