Senior Physical Security Engineer – Government Estate

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is sourcing a Physical Security Engineer for the Government Property Agency in Birmingham. The role focuses on leading security design across office estates, applying risk-based approaches and ensuring compliance with security standards.

The position involves national travel to UK sites, collaboration with the GPA Security Team, and ongoing CPD to maintain knowledge of security design and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical and electronic security design and delivery.
• Ability to interpret security policies and communicate them effectively.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and assurance for security systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement GPA's physical security policies and communicate them.
• Advise on threats, assess risk, and assure physical/electronic security standards.
• Set technical and process standards for security across GPA estates.
• Lead engineering aspects of security and resilience planning.
• Define security requirements and ensure compliance for safe office buildings.
• Provide security assurance support to Workplace Services and contractors.

Skills

Physical Security Design

Risk Assessment

Security Standards

Technical Leadership

Tools

CCTV Security Systems

Access Control Solutions

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is sourcing a Physical Security Engineer for the Government Property Agency in Birmingham. The role focuses on leading security design across office estates, applying risk-based approaches and ensuring compliance with security standards.

The position involves national travel to UK sites, collaboration with the GPA Security Team, and ongoing CPD to maintain knowledge of security design and best practices.