Senior Information Technology Consultant

Skilled Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international M&E consultancy seeks a Principal Security & ICT Design Engineer in London to oversee complex projects in the data centre sector. This key role demands strong design leadership and expertise in ICT and security solutions for mission-critical environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23–28 days annual leave

Healthcare options

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Security & ICT infrastructure design, preferably in data centre.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Familiar with industry standards and relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Security & ICT infrastructure packages.
• Conduct Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments.
• Manage client communication and support project delivery.

Skills

Design Leadership

Technical Documentation

Communication

Coordination

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Security or ICT

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

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Principal Security & ICT Design Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Sector: Critical Facilities / Data Centres

A growing international M&E consultancy is seeking a Principal Security & ICT Infrastructure Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex projects within the data centre and commercial building sectors.

This is a key role requiring both technical design expertise and cross-discipline coordination, with a focus on delivering innovative ICT and security solutions for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong design leadership and deep knowledge of structured cabling systems, fibre optics, LAN, CCTV, and access control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of Security & ICT infrastructure packages (drawings, schematics, technical specs).
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and BIM teams to ensure fully integrated designs.
• Conduct Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments; interpret client security requirements.
• Design CCTV systems, access control (including biometrics), and telecoms infrastructure.
• Oversee design development in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks (desirable).
• Produce and review design documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage client communication, project meetings, and support project delivery from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design quality assurance.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Security, ICT or related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Security & ICT infrastructure design, preferably in data centre or commercial environments.
• Familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, Bluebeam; Revit and Navisworks experience desirable.
• Relevant industry qualifications such as CCNA, CNIDP, BICSI, or CNet are advantageous.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and technical documentation skills.

Desirable Technical Knowledge:

• Structured cabling and containment
• Fibre optic and LAN networks
• Access control systems
• CCTV analytics
• Wi-Fi and telecom infrastructure
• Integration with MEP systems

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 23–28 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Healthcare options
• Wellness initiatives, training sponsorship, and more

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer ready to take ownership of high-profile ICT design projects and contribute to cutting-edge infrastructure development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Design

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Engineering Services

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