Senior Security Design Engineer

Eligo Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Senior Level Security Systems Design Engineer, offering a salary of up to £60,000. This hybrid role involves designing robust electronic security systems for high-profile projects, requiring proven experience in the field and a background in consultancy. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to R&D initiatives, ensuring innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving security landscape.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Exposure to global projects

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic security systems design.
• Background in consultancy or security integration is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other Autodesk tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design of electronic security systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and design documentation.
• Collaborate with related disciplines including Architecture and IT.

Skills

Electronic security systems design

CCTV

Access Control

Intruder Alarms

Communication of technical ideas

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Security Systems Design Engineer | £60,000 + Hybrid Working | London or Bath (or surrounding areas)

We’re seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Level Security Systems Design Engineer to join a leading consultancy that is redefining the role of electronic security (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, etc.) in the built environment.

This is a hybrid working role, with flexibility to be based near London or Bath.

This opportunity extends beyond conventional security design. The team adopts a holistic, risk-based approach to deliver robust and intelligent electronic security systems for complex, high-profile projects across various sectors including education, cultural venues, airports, stadia, commercial developments, mixed-use sites, and government buildings, both in the UK and internationally.

Whether you come from an engineering consultancy or a security integrator background, this role offers the chance to work at the forefront of the industry, influencing design outcomes and integrating technology into some of the world’s most iconic buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate the design of electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, etc.) across multidisciplinary project teams
2. Prepare technical specifications, design documentation, and system schematics
3. Utilize industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
4. Collaborate with related disciplines including Architecture, Electrical, IT, and Fire Safety
5. Contribute to internal R&D and advance digital design processes
6. Research and implement emerging technologies relevant to electronic security
7. Promote integration, automation, and innovation within the design process

About You:

1. Proven experience in electronic security systems design, ideally within the built environment
2. Background in consultancy or security integration is advantageous
3. Familiarity with systems such as CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection
4. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other Autodesk tools
5. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively
6. Eligible for, or currently holding, UK security clearance

What’s on Offer:

1. A salary of up to £60,000, plus benefits
2. Flexible hybrid working arrangements
3. Exposure to a global portfolio of projects and clients
4. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification
5. A collaborative environment working with multidisciplinary experts
6. Involvement in R&D and innovation shaping the future of smart and secure design

If you're ready to advance your career and join a team redefining electronic security systems design, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunity in employment.