Senior Security Design Architect

AECO; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in London is seeking a Principal Designer within the Security and Technology Engineering team to play a pivotal role on major construction projects across Europe and worldwide, guiding security engineering strategy from early design through delivery.

You’ll lead risk assessments, master planning from city-scale to mixed-use developments, and design physical and electronic security systems—locks, walls, glazing, CCTV, access control, intruder detection, and intercoms—while advising on

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Security Engineering.
• RSES, CSyP, MSyI or PSP with a commitment to CPD and personal development.
• Relevant qualification in a security or engineering related discipline.
• Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and write operational requirements.
• Lead master planning for projects from city-level down to mixed-use developments.
• Design physical security solutions, including electronic locking, walling, glazing, doors, barriers, and fencing.
• Create electronic security designs for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, and intercom systems.
• Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast, and ballistics (in partnership with specialists).

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Consultancy

CPD Commitment

Education

Security or engineering discipline

Job description

AECOM in London is seeking a Principal Designer within the Security and Technology Engineering team to play a pivotal role on major construction projects across Europe and worldwide, guiding security engineering strategy from early design through delivery.

You’ll lead risk assessments, master planning from city-scale to mixed-use developments, and design physical and electronic security systems—locks, walls, glazing, CCTV, access control, intruder detection, and intercoms—while advising on