Security Systems & ICT Infrastructure Lead Engineer

MOTT MACDONALD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an ICT Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure within the Digital Infrastructure team. The role can be based in several southern UK offices including Cambridge and will involve national and international projects.

Essential experience includes leading CCTV, access control and integrated security management design for high-security sites, and delivering projects from concept to detail design. Travel within the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.
• Extensive Security System and ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed stages.
• Capability to lead design and specification of CCTV systems, access control systems, building and perimeter intruder detection systems and integrated security management systems.
• Experience securing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and similar high-security sites.
• Experience leading structured design processes such as Home Office ‘Operational Requirements’.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Security Systems and ICT infrastructure design for major projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects and civil engineers.
• Work with clients to understand requirements, develop, define and document appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Support senior managers in the commercial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Prepare design documents including sketches, drawings, reports, schedules and specifications.
• Work at various project phases including feasibility, concept & detail design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and in-use.
• Review and coordinate designs with other disciplines both internally and externally.
• Review and comment on third-party designs and check against briefs and standards.
• Inspect and witness testing of under-construction or as-built systems and report findings.
• Keep updated on technical standards, product developments and identify opportunities for training, development and growth.
• Support the learning and development of early-career professionals in the team.

Skills

Security design leadership

ICT infrastructure design

CCTV & access control systems

Security & ICT integration

Client relationship management

3D design models

Bid support

Communication & reporting

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical/ICT Building Services

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

NBS Create

REVIT

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an ICT Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure within the Digital Infrastructure team. The role can be based in several southern UK offices including Cambridge and will involve national and international projects.

Essential experience includes leading CCTV, access control and integrated security management design for high-security sites, and delivering projects from concept to detail design. Travel within the UK is expected.