Security Systems Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting experienced CCTV and Access Control Installation Engineers for a long-term security installation programme across Central London and the surrounding boroughs. The role involves installing CCTV cameras, access-control devices, and related equipment in occupied buildings, with first and second fix, termination, testing, and commissioning.

Applicants must have proven installation experience, a valid ECS or CSCS card, IPAF licence, and be able to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering first-fix, second-fix, termination and testing of CCTV and access-control systems.
• Experience working in occupied buildings and following drawings/specifications.
• Valid ECS or CSCS card and ability to travel between sites across Central London.

Responsibilities

• Install cable trays, baskets, trunking and conduit in plastic and metal.
• Install and route security cabling.
• Install and terminate CCTV cameras and associated equipment.
• Install and terminate access-control devices and peripherals.
• Label and test completed installations.
• Carry out basic local commissioning and demonstrate completed systems.
• Work from issued drawings, specifications and cable-route information.
• Report design discrepancies or site constraints to the Site Manager.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity and housekeeping.
• Work safely in live environments.

Skills

CCTV installation experience

Access control installation experience

Live environment work

Tools

Janus C4 Access Control systems

IPAF 3A

IPAF 3B

CCTV testing laptop

Job description

CCTV & Access Control Installation Engineer

Location: Central London and surrounding London boroughs
Contract: 12+ months

We are recruiting experienced CCTV and Access Control Installation Engineers for a long-term security installation programme across Central London and the surrounding boroughs.

The work will be undertaken within occupied and operational buildings. Applicants must have proven experience delivering the first fix, second fix, termination and testing of CCTV and access-control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Install cable tray, basket, trunking and conduit in plastic and metal
• Install and route security cabling
• Install and terminate CCTV cameras and associated equipment
• Install and terminate access-control devices and peripherals
• Label and test completed installations
• Conduct device power-up checks and functional testing
• Identify and rectify installation-related faults
• Carry out basic local commissioning and demonstrate completed systems
• Work from issued drawings, specifications and cable-route information
• Report any design discrepancies, clashes or site constraints to the Site Manager
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity and housekeeping
• Work safely and professionally within live, occupied environments
• Previous CCTV and access-control installation experience
• Valid ECS or CSCS card
• Ability to complete first-fix and second-fix installation work
• Experience terminating, testing and fault-finding security systems
• Ability to travel between sites across Central London and the surrounding boroughs
• Copies of relevant qualifications and competency certificates before starting
• Janus C4 Access Control systems
• Valid IPAF 3A and/or 3B licence
• Experience using a laptop for CCTV testing and basic commissioning