Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Coventry is searching for a Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist to manage and deliver specialist building projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and experience in security and construction environments. Key responsibilities include advising design teams, ensuring compliance with security standards, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The role demands effective communication skills and attention to detail for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent, ideally from a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working within secure environments.
• Ability to carry out site inspection on the quality of installation works.
• Experience in developing project bids and proposal writing.
• Experience of developing CAD drawings or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage secure infrastructure development schemes for clients.
• Advise design teams on security standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Secure Infrastructure Team.

Skills

Security Engineering Design

Building relationships

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist

We’re looking for a Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist to join the Secure Infrastructure Team. This role will suit a practical, logical thinker with a strong understanding of security, buildings, and development projects.

You’ll play a pivotal part in assisting and supporting the delivery of specialist building projects for MTC and external clients.

Reporting to the Head of Secure Infrastructure, you’ll work collaboratively within a dynamic team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll act as the key liaison between MTC, clients, design teams, and accreditation authorities, ensuring security requirements are fully integrated into new and existing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Managing secure infrastructure development schemes for internal and external clients across a broad range of sectors.
• Being the Security Engineering Design Lead, advising professional design teams on security standards and specifications.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, planning authorities, and internal teams.
• Coordinating and monitoring the appointment of architects, engineers, surveyors, and other professionals 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

This role will suit either a chartered Surveyor or Engineer from a construction background, who understands the design process for buildings, or somebody from a security background who’s worked on secure facilities.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified or equivalent, ideally from a relevant professional body (e.g., Security Institute, RIBA, Institute of Mechanical/Electrical Engineers).
• Experience of working within secure environments.
• Ability to carry out site inspection on the quality of installation works.
• Organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of developing CAD drawings (Revit & AutoCAD) or be willing to learn.
• Experience in developing project bids and proposal writing.
• Effective communication skills to engage a range of stakeholders internally and externally, including developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills for complex and/or sensitive situations.
• 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).
• Broad experience in construction and security management.