Senior Security Design Architect — Physical & Digital Security

AECO; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Designer for its Security and Technology Engineering team. The role focuses on high-level security engineering across Europe and beyond, influencing design across new builds and fit-outs.

You will guide risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and lead security system integration from concept to completion. Join a global Buildings Engineering team with extensive project exposure in major cities, and benefit from hybrid working, ongoing professional

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) and ballistics.

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Consultancy

CPD commitment

Education

Security or engineering related qualification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Designer for its Security and Technology Engineering team. The role focuses on high-level security engineering across Europe and beyond, influencing design across new builds and fit-outs.

You will guide risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and lead security system integration from concept to completion. Join a global Buildings Engineering team with extensive project exposure in major cities, and benefit from hybrid working, ongoing professional