Site Based Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Security Engineer for a night shift role at Heathrow Airport. The position focuses on installing CCTV and access control systems, with a strong emphasis on compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates need to be experienced in installation and hold ECS Card and SSSTS certifications. This role offers premium pay for night shifts and a stable work environment.

Benefits

Time and a third uplift for night hours

No on-call rota

Long-term project

Qualifications

• Demonstrable installation experience with CCTV and access control systems.
• ECS Card and SSSTS certifications are essential.
• Comfortable working night shifts on a permanent basis.

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

Installation experience with CCTV

Installation experience with access control systems

Comfortable working night shifts

Tools

ECS Card

SSSTS

Job description

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 20:00–04:00)

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)