Security Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security systems company is seeking a Security Engineer to oversee installation and mentoring roles while working on prestigious projects across the UK and mainland Europe. Qualified candidates should have a strong background in security systems, a full UK driving license, and show a readiness to travel regularly. This position offers a pathway to management, competitive salary, and a range of company benefits, including training and career progression.

Benefits

Door-to-Door Pay

Travel Expenses Paid

Enhanced Holidays

Company Vehicle

Training

Progression and Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with commercial security systems and installations.
• Ability to work on-site with blue-chip clients delivering high-standard projects.
• Mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial security systems on client sites to high standards.
• Supervise on-site activities and support the Project Manager.
• Mentor junior engineers and trainees, promoting best practices.
• Perform fault-finding and maintenance when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Travel extensively across the UK and occasional work in mainland Europe.

Skills

Experience in a Security Systems Engineer role

Full UK driving licence

Willing and able to regularly travel

Tools

CCTV

Access Control systems

Galaxy

Lenel

Milestone

Gallagher

Job description

Security Engineer (Field Based / Access Control)

£45,000 - £50,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + £60k-£65k OTE + Travel Expenses Paid + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Enhanced Holidays + Company Vehicle

Surrey

UK Travel + Occasional Mainland Europe

Manufacturer Training Provided

Are you an experienced Security Systems Engineer looking to step into a supervisory role, with a clear pathway toward management and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK and mainland Europe?

On offer is the chance to join a growing security systems specialist where you will play a key role in the delivery of complex commercial installations, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting project delivery on site. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure installations are completed to a high standard, on time and to specification.

You will be working with blue-chip and high-profile commercial clients who demand exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. This is a varied, hands‑on role combining installation, supervision, fault‑finding, and technical support, with extensive travel required across the UK and occasional work in mainland Europe.

This role would suit a senior engineer ready to take the next step into leadership, looking for responsibility, progression, and exposure to technically interesting projects.

The Role:

• Install commercial security systems to a high standard on client sites
• Supervise on‑site works and support the Project Manager with coordination and delivery
• Mentor and support junior engineers and trainees, promoting best practices
• Carry out system fault‑finding, troubleshooting, and reactive maintenance when required
• Provide technical support and ensure compliance with site, safety, and quality standards
• Travel extensively across the UK with occasional assignments in mainland Europe

The Person:

• Experience in a Security Systems Engineer role
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing and able to regularly travel and stay away from home (UK & Europe)

If you are interested in this role, click Apply Now to submit an up‑to‑date CV.

Keywords: Security Engineer, Field Installation Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, Security Supervisor, Access Control, CCTV, Commercial Security, Galaxy, Lenel, Milestone, Gallagher, UK Travel, Europe Travel

Reference Number: BBBH23306a

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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