Site Based Security Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Security Engineer for a night shift installation role at Heathrow Airport. The ideal candidate will have experience with CCTV and access control systems, an ECS Card, and SSSTS certification. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus night shift premiums. Join a strong team focused on quality and safety in a long-term project environment.

Qualifications

• ECS Card essential.
• SSSTS essential.
• SC clearance is desirable (or eligibility to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Full installation of IP-based CCTV and access control systems.
• Working to project plans and technical drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with site protocols and health & safety standards.
• Coordinating with supervisors and project managers on-site.

Skills

Demonstrable installation experience with CCTV

Experience with access control systems

Comfortable working night shifts

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Security Engineer Static Night Shift (Heathrow Airport)
Location: Heathrow Airport, West London
Salary: £55,000 £65,000 base + Time & 1/3 Night Shift Premium + Overtime No On-Call

We re seeking a confident and capable Installation Engineer with experience in electronic security systems to join a high-profile, night-shift-only project at Heathrow Airport. This is a pure installation role no servicing, no maintenance, and no call-out.

Why This Role?

• Night shifts only (typically 20 00)
• Time and a third uplift on all night hours
• Static single-site no travel between locations
• No on-call rota and no weekend standby
• Long-term Heathrow-based project
• Strong team environment with a focus on quality and safety

Role Responsibilities:

• Full installation of IP-based CCTV and access control systems
• Working to project plans and technical drawings
• Ensuring compliance with site protocols and health & safety standards
• Coordinating with supervisors and project managers on-site

What You ll Need:

• Demonstrable installation experience with CCTV and access control systems
• ECS Card essential
• SSSTS essential
• Comfortable working night shifts on a permanent basis
• SC clearance is desirable (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently