Security Project Engineer: CCTV, Access Control & Alarms

chubbfiresecurity; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company vehicle

Annual Bonus

Overtime

Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

Company Pension Scheme (5% matched)

Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)

Employee Scholarship Scheme

Central Benefits Platform discounts

Same day Online GP

Health & Wellbeing Resources

Job summary

Frontline Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the delivery of electronic security installations (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and Integrated Systems) from mobilisation to handover. You will coordinate site engineers and sub-contractors and act as the main technical contact for clients and consultants.

The role requires read of technical drawings, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work on customer sites across Oxfordshire and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation and commissioning of electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, or Integrated Security).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Experience coordinating engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and commissioning skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work at customer sites and travel as required.
• SC Clearance or agreement to be screened to this level.

Responsibilities

• Translate designs into deliverable works, coordinate site engineers and subcontractors, and act as a technical contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Take technical ownership of projects from mobilisation through commissioning, testing and handover.
• Review and interpret project designs and specs, resolving technical queries with designers and clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise installation and commissioning activities of engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure works meet installation standards, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Commission and configure CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and Integrated Security Systems; lead fault diagnosis.
• Support managers with programme, resource, and materials planning to keep projects on time and budget.
• Produce accurate technical docs including installation records, test sheets, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Champion Health & Safety by preparing RAMS and enforcing site rules.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Commissioning

Communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic engineering qualification

ECS Card

Manufacturer accreditations (Genetec/Lenel/Gallagher/Milestone)

Tools

Genetec

Lenel

Gallagher

Milestone

Job description

Frontline Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the delivery of electronic security installations (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and Integrated Systems) from mobilisation to handover. You will coordinate site engineers and sub-contractors and act as the main technical contact for clients and consultants.

The role requires read of technical drawings, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work on customer sites across Oxfordshire and