Senior Security Engineer

Black & White Engineering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering seeks an experienced Security Engineer to lead the design and delivery of security systems across complex projects in the data centre and mission critical sectors. You will own security strategies, define standards, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with MEP, ICT, and building services teams to integrate robust, secure solutions across the built environment.

This role offers opportunities to influence project strategy, engage with clients and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the design and specification of electronic security systems.
• Experience delivering integrated solutions including Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, Perimeter Protection, Security Management Systems, and interfaces with building and IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of security design principles within mission-critical, data centre, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or other complex building environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of security systems across major projects.
• Act as the technical authority for security systems design, ensuring robust, scalable solutions that meet client requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary MEP, ICT, and building services teams.
• Define security standards across projects and contribute to technical reviews and client discussions.
• Support the project lifecycle from concept through to handover, including inspections and commissioning.

Job description

Security systems are a fundamental part of modern buildings and critical infrastructure, helping to protect people, assets, operations, and business continuity. As buildings become increasingly connected and complex, the integration of intelligent security solutions is more important than ever. We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career and become a key technical leader within our business.

At Black & White Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of security systems across some of the most complex and high-profile engineering projects in the industry. While our expertise is widely recognised within the data centre and mission critical sector, our projects span a range of markets where resilience, operational continuity, and security are essential.

This is more than a design role. It's an opportunity to influence project strategy, drive technical excellence, champion innovation, and work alongside some of the most respected engineers and consultants in the sector.

You'll be trusted to take ownership, challenge convention, and help deliver future-ready security solutions that support our clients' operational, regulatory, and business objectives. Whether you're presenting concepts to clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary MEP and ICT teams, mentoring junior engineers, or helping define security standards across projects, your expertise will have a genuine impact.

As part of one of the industry's fastest-growing engineering consultancies, you'll also have the opportunity to accelerate your own development, expand your professional network, and play a visible role in projects that are helping shape the future of the built environment.

This role can be based from any of our UK offices, giving you the flexibility to work from a location that suits you while collaborating with colleagues and clients across our national and global business.

What's in It for You

• Take Ownership of Major Projects - Be the go-to technical authority for security systems design across large-scale, complex, and mission critical developments. You'll lead the development of security strategies and detailed designs, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with client requirements.
• Collaborate with Industry Experts - Work alongside leading Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, Digital Infrastructure, and Building Services engineers while partnering directly with clients, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders. You'll help ensure seamless integration of security systems within wider building and infrastructure designs.
• Drive Innovation and Secure-by-Design Principles - Help shape the next generation of secure, intelligent facilities by championing innovation in physical security technologies, system integration, operational resilience, and smart building environments. Your ideas will help define how we deliver projects across data centres and other technically demanding sectors.
• Build Your Professional Profile -Lead workshops, present design solutions to clients, contribute to technical reviews, and influence project outcomes at every stage. You'll enjoy meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to establish yourself as a recognised expert within the industry.
• Lead, Mentor and Inspire - Support and develop junior engineers while helping grow our security engineering capability. You'll play a key role in fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture while continuing to develop your own leadership skills.
• Gain End-to-End Project Insight - From concept development and detailed design through to contractor engagement, site inspections, witnessing, commissioning support, and project handover, you'll gain valuable exposure across the entire project lifecycle.
• Significant experience in the design and specification of electronic security systems within the built environment.
• Experience delivering integrated solutions including Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Protection, Security Management Systems, and associated interfaces with building and IT infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of security design principles within mission critical, data centre, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or other complex building environments.
• Experience coordinating with MEP, ICT, Digital Infrastructure, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and security best practices and their practical application within construction projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Previous experience within an engineering consultancy or specialist security design consultancy would be advantageous, although not essential.

At Black & White Engineering, your development is as important as the projects you deliver. You'll join a highly collaborative engineering community that actively promotes learning through regular knowledge-sharing sessions, technical forums, lunch-and-learns, accredited training programmes, and professional development opportunities.

Why Black & White Engineering?

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

We're recognised as a global leader in engineering design for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management, and specialist infrastructure services.

Our reputation is built on delivering practical, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions that prioritise operational performance, maintainability, and real-world project success.

As one of the industry's fastest-growing consultancies, we offer genuine career progression opportunities. Many of our leaders started their journey with us as engineers and have grown alongside the business.

When you join Black & White Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work on industry-defining projects, and build a career that's as ambitious as you are. If you're passionate about smart building technology, technical excellence, and shaping the future of engineering design, we'd love to hear from you.