Security Install & Commissioning Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Overtime

Travel expenses covered

Door-to-door travel paid

Training & support

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer in Birmingham to install, configure, test and commission high-end security systems across commercial sites in Europe. You will handle IP CCTV, access control, and enterprise security deployments with strong networking knowledge.

The role requires regular travel in Europe, independent customer liaison, and a UK driving license. A full-time, permanent position with a base salary plus substantial OTE is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning IP CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and networking for security deployments.
• Familiarity with Lenel OnGuard, CCURE 9000, Genetec, Gallagher is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and stay away from home as required.

Responsibilities

• Install IP CCTV systems at client sites.
• Configure and test IP CCTV and access control systems.
• Commission security systems and document handover.
• Travel to customer sites across Europe for installations.

Skills

IP CCTV install/commission

Networking TCP/IP

Enterprise security systems

Strong travel flexibility

UK driving licence

Independent customer liaison

Job description

Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime

OTE: Up to £70,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join an established security systems company working across commercial and enterprise sites throughout the UK and Europe.

This is a field-based installation and commissioning role, involving regular travel to different commercial sites across Europe. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, testing and commissioning of high-end security systems.

The role will focus heavily on installing and commissioning IP CCTV, Access Control and enterprise security systems, so a strong understanding of IP networking is essential.

Experience with Lenel OnGuard, CCURE 9000, Genetec, Gallagher or similar enterprise systems would be highly desirable. Engineers with strong IP and networking skills and experience working on complex commercial security installations will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of IP CCTV systems
• Commissioning and configuration of IP CCTV systems
• Installation and commissioning of Access Control systems
• Installation of Intruder Alarm systems
• Configuration and testing of IP-based security systems
• Working with TCP/IP, IP addressing, switches and network infrastructure
• Installing and commissioning commercial and enterprise security systems
• Travelling to customer sites across Europe
• Configuring enterprise platforms including Lenel OnGuard, CCURE 9000 and Genetec
• Testing systems and completing final commissioning
• Completing commissioning documentation and handover information

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Security Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer or Security Systems Engineer
• Strong experience installing and commissioning commercial security systems
• Good knowledge of IP CCTV and networking
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network infrastructureExperience installing, configuring and commissioning IP-based security systems
• Enterprise security systems experience desirable
• Lenel OnGuard, CCURE 9000, Genetec or Gallagher experience advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable travelling throughout Europe and staying away when required
• Able to work independently and deal directly with customers

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000 basic salary
• OTE up to £70,000 per year
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Overtime available
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered
• Ongoing manufacturer and enterprise systems training

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