Security Installation Engineer - HSS

SECOM PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Security Install Engineer to oversee the installation and commissioning of advanced security systems including intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control at high-security sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar installations, a full UK driving license, and a proactive approach to working with stakeholders. This role emphasizes detail-oriented work, ensuring compliance with standards, and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Best-in-class training

Clear career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience installing intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control systems is essential.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Knowledge of Galaxy, Pacom, and integrated VMS systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission advanced security systems to specification.
• Read technical drawings and plan site activities.
• Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Installing intruder alarms

IP CCTV installation

Access control systems

Detail-oriented

Proactive communication

Tools

Galaxy systems

Pacom systems

Integrated VMS systems

Job description

Security Install Engineer

SECOM Plc, part of the global SECOM Group, is a trusted leader in advanced security solutions. The HSS division offers rewarding work on specialist projects, with a focus on quality, trust, and innovation. We invest in our people through best-in‑class training and clear career development.

The role

As a Security Install Engineer in SECOM’s High Security Services (HSS) division, you’ll play a key role in the installation and commissioning of advanced intruder alarms, IP CCTV, access control, and VMS platforms across high‑security client sites. You’ll work from detailed specifications and drawings to ensure systems meet exacting standards, contributing to a smooth project lifecycle and exceptional client satisfaction.

Include installing high‑security systems to specification, reading technical drawings, planning site activity, and working closely with the project and service teams. You'll configure systems, perform quality checks, attend site inductions, record digital documentation, and ensure all installations comply with relevant standards and client expectations.

The ideal candidate

Experience installing intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control systems is essential, ideally within high‑security or regulated environments. A full UK driving licence is required, and knowledge of Galaxy, Pacom, and integrated VMS systems is highly desirable. You’ll be detail‑oriented, proactive, and confident in liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth handovers.

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