Security Engineer

Sudlows; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows is seeking a Security Engineer to install and commission Access Control, Intercom and CCTV systems, and to install structured cabling. The role requires expertise in IP networking and strong attention to documentation and health and safety standards.

The engineer will service maintenance calls, interpret technical drawings, and liaise with subcontractors and other life-safety systems across projects. Driving licence and safety credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of Access Control and Intercom installation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of commissioning Access Control and Intercom systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of CCTV installation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of commissioning CCTV systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems.
• Experience in electronic security sector.
• Understanding interfacing between Access Control, CCTV, Building Intelligence and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of open and closed protocol systems.
• Good IP networking knowledge related to IP-based security systems.
• Good electrical principles knowledge (voltage/current).
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Good IT competence.
• Familiar with current Access Control and CCTV standards.
• Flexible working location and times.
• UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS / ECS Card.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of Access Control and Intercom Systems.
• Maintenance and fault calls on and Access Control and Intercom Systems.
• Installation and commissioning of CCTV Systems.
• Maintenance and fault calls of CCTV Systems.
• Installation and testing of Structured Cabling Systems.
• Interpreting and understanding proposal documents, schematics and drawings.
• Accurate and timely completion of all work-related documentation including but not limited to test results, commissioning information, drawings and O&M information.
• Always ensure the highest quality of workmanship.
• Ensure accurate, clear and concise documentation at all times.
• Self-auditing own work.
• Interfacing with other systems and sub-contractors, in particular building intelligence and fire and intruder alarm services and other life safety systems.
• Accurate and timely completion of all internal documentation as required in your employment contract.
• Always maintain adherence to Sudlows health and safety standards.

Skills

IP networking knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Customer-facing communication

Education

CSCS / ECS Card

UK Driving Licence

Tools

CCTV equipment knowledge

Structured Cabling tools

Network switching/ routing

Job description

Overview

The role of Security Engineer sits within Enterprise Services. The employee will be involved in the installation and commissioning of a range of security systems. The Security Engineer will have a strong understanding of the range of security products and the underpinning theory as to how they operate. This would include CCTV, Access Control, Intercom and how they may connect to other systems. A good understanding of IP networking and how it relates to IP based security systems is also required. As part of this role the engineer must also be a capable, structured cabling installer as they may be involved in installing the network infrastructure the security system sits on or aid in the installation of structured cabling systems in other areas of the business as the need arises.

Sudlows prides itself on quality of our installations and how we engage with the customer, as a customer facing operative the engineer will be expected to provide a high level of customer service in keeping with Sudlows standards as well as proving clear and concise communication both internally and externally. The highest levels of workmanship are expected as standard as well as strict adherence to our health and safety standards. All engineers are expected to be able to follow company processes relating to work generated documentation and our internal paperwork and systems.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of Access Control and Intercom Systems.
• Maintenance and fault calls on and Access Control and Intercom Systems.
• Installation and commissioning of CCTV Systems.
• Maintenance and fault calls of CCTV Systems.
• Installation and testing of Structured Cabling Systems.
• Interpreting and understanding proposal documents, schematics and drawings.
• Accurate and timely completion of all work-related documentation including but not limited to test results, commissioning information, drawings and O&M information.
• Always ensure the highest quality of workmanship.
• Ensure accurate, clear and concise documentation at all times.
• Self-auditing own work.
• Interfacing with other systems and sub-contractors, in particular but not limited to Building Intelligence and Fire and Intruder alarm services and other life safety systems.
• Accurate and timely completion of all internal documentation as required in your employment contract.
• Always maintain adherence to Sudlows health and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrable knowledge of Access Control and Intercom Installation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of commissioning Access Control and Intercom systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of CCTV Installation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of commissioning CCTV systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems.
• Previous experience working in the electronic securities sector.
• Understanding of the interfacing requirements between Access Control systems and CCTV, Building Intelligence and buildings life safety systems.
• Knowledge of both open protocol and closed protocol systems
• Good working knowledge of IP networking and it related to IP based security systems.
• Good knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage and current drain.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy while completing documentation.
• Good IT competence.
• Working knowledge of current and prevalent Access Control and CCTV standards.
• Flexible approach to working location and times.
• UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS / ECS Card.

Enhanced Requirements

• Industry recognised training and certification in Access Control systems.
• Industry recognised training or proven experience in the design of Access Control systems.
• Industry recognised training and certification in CCTV systems.
• Industry recognised training or proven experience in the design of CCTV systems.
• A high technical understanding and proven experience in IP networking, including switching, routing and wireless.
• Proven experience and / or industry recognised training with other technologies in the Intelligent building space such as CCTV, Intelligent Lighting, HVAC and Energy Management.
• Experience working to NACOSS NSI Gold Standards