Technical Team Leader

SmartSourcing Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartSourcing Ltd seeks an experienced Technical Team Leader to head installation teams for security systems in the UK, focusing on CCTV, access control and public address deployments. On-site delivery and preparation work across locations are key responsibilities.

Role requires SC or DV clearance eligibility, with UK-based work near Milton Keynes; travel to overseas sites may be required; hybrid/remote not offered. On-site attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated access control and CCTV systems.
• Familiarity with data cabling to government security standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and data.
• Electrical testing knowledge and related requirements.
• Level 3 electrical/electronic qualification; HS qualification (SMSTS or equivalent).
• Experience leading installation teams and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation team for UK projects and oversee onsite delivery.
• Provide technical expertise across CCTV, access control, and public address systems.
• Coordinate preparation work and overseas deployment as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

CCTV

Automated access control

Public address systems

Data cabling & infrastructure

Electrical testing

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical/electronic field

SMSTS or equivalent HS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Team Leader - technical security systems - construction - CCTV, Access Control, Public Address - DV Cleared - Full time onsite - £465 p/d inside IR35

One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £465 per day INSIDE IR35.

Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. Due to the nature of the role, we are unable to offer Hybrid, Remote or Homeworking arrangements. On-site attendance will form part of the contract.

This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.

As the Technical Team Leader, your role will be to provide installation team leadership and technical expertise in the UK, for preparation work and at overseas locations for onsite delivery of technical security systems and other construction phase work. Expertise is required in a range of systems including CCTV, Access Control, Public Address.

Our client needs to be familiar with systems from Hanwha, Ipro, Hirsch/Identiv, ASL/Zenitel, Bosch (Presidio). You should also be proficient in installing metallic and PVC containment systems, premises cabling and infrastructure.

Experience Required:

• Automated access control
• CCTV
• Public address systems
• Data cabling and infrastructure to government security standards and classifications
• Understanding of electrical testing and requirements
• Level 3 qualification in an electrical or electronic field compiling a minimum of 6-12 relevant units in the electrotechnical cadre
• SMSTS or equivalent HS qualification
• Ability to Interpret, analyse, and explain technical drawings and data
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Visio, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Develop and implement safe systems of work, ensuring that staff co-operate with undertaking risk assessments and comply with health and safety policies and procedures
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage internal/external Customers, End-users, Third-party suppliers and key Stakeholders across the organisation
• Hold a current ECS card to installation/approved competency level
• Experience of task managing and supervising teams