Senior ICT/ Security Consultant

HDR, Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Interest-free season ticket loans

Long service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness platform

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced ICT/Security designer with a decade of delivery in complex engineering environments. You’ll lead design activities, resolve challenges with clients, and coordinate with project teams to ensure responsive, high-quality ICT and security solutions.

Your role will involve creating construction drawings, detailing specifications, and guiding a team through integrated design processes across telecom and security systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in ICT/Security system design and familiarity with Autodesk.
Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, and deliver products on schedule and under budget.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work in a high-velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art ICT/Security systems, techniques, procedures, design and modifications.
Design and specify ICT systems including but not limited to OSP and ISP fiber optic and copper backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding, cabling pathways, and telecom room design.
Design and specify security systems including but not limited to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance.
Regularly present designs in client-facing settings, representing HDR in a positive and professional manner.
Assume lead designer role in a fast-paced design environment, taking responsibility for drawings and specifications for entire design discipline.
Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents.
Independently perform ICT/Security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected.
Create construction drawings, write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team.
Regularly perform cross-discipline coordination to ensure fully coordinated scope.
Mentor junior designers as needed to cross-train and grow the ICT/Security team.
Select and recommend procedures, ICT/Security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
Conduct QA/QC of the work of other ICT/Security designers.
Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk

Revit

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About the Role

Imagine a day when you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Telecommunications and Physical Security. You will lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to the team – making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.

About You

You are an accomplished ICT and physical security designer with at least 10 years’ experience delivering coordinated, high-quality designs within complex engineering environments. Technically confident and client-focused, you can lead design activities, resolve challenges and communicate effectively with project teams, clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art ICT/Security systems, techniques, procedures, design and modifications.
Design and specify ICT systems including but not limited to OSP and ISP fiber optic and copper backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding, cabling pathways, and telecom room design.
Design and specify security systems including but not limited to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance.
Regularly present designs in client-facing settings, representing HDR in a positive and professional manner.
Assume lead designer role in a fast-paced design environment, taking responsibility for drawings and specifications for entire design discipline.
Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents.
Independently perform ICT/Security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected.
Create construction drawings, write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team.
Regularly perform cross-discipline coordination to ensure fully coordinated scope.
Mentor junior designers as needed to cross-train and grow the ICT/Security team.
Select and recommend procedures, ICT/Security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
Conduct QA/QC of the work of other ICT/Security designers.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in ICT/Security system design and familiarity with Autodesk.
Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, and deliver products on schedule and under budget.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work in a high-velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.

Preferred Requirements

Chartered Engineer
RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus
Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities
Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.

What’s in it for you!

We want our people to feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. That’s why our reward package goes beyond salary, with benefits designed to support you at work and in the moments that matter outside it!

Financial Wellbeing

Life Assurance
Income Protection
Interest‑free season ticket loans
Long service awards recognising and celebrating career milestones.

Employee Ownership & Rewards

Opportunity to participate in the HDR Phantom Share Programme, giving employees the chance to share in the success of the business.
Employee referral bonus scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
Private Medical Insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness platform that rewards healthy activities and provides wellbeing resources.

Lifestyle

25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays.
Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.
Cycle to Work scheme.

Family Support

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay and leave provisions.

Learning & Development

Professional membership fee paid by HDR.
Professional registration, chartership and certification support.
Professional achievement bonus for eligible registrations, charterships and certifications. #LI-KK2

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great thingspossible.