ICT & Security Design Engineer

BGIS; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS | Torque IP is seeking an experienced Security & Smart Buildings Technology Consultant to join the Design & Advisory team in Auckland or Wellington. The role is client-facing, providing specialist advice on physical and electronic security while shaping broader technology strategy and delivery across smart buildings and ICT.

You will translate security risks into practical, integrated technology solutions, collaborating with architects, engineers and client stakeholders to support from

Qualifications

• Experience in physical or electronic security consulting.
• Knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection.
• Experience translating risk into design requirements.
• Experience on building, property or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and electronic security design advice across built-environment projects.
• Develop solutions covering CCTV/video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercoms and related security communication systems.
• Support security control room, security zoning, access and operational technology requirements.
• Contribute to ICT infrastructure and smart-building technology requirements supporting security systems.
• Advise on the integration and interfaces between security, BMS, ICT and other building systems.
• Develop technical briefs, reports, specifications and tender documentation.
• Support tender evaluations and technology procurement activities.
• Review contractor and vendor designs and technical submissions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, IT teams, FM teams and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical support through construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Security design

CCTV systems

Access control

Threat assessment

Client engagement

Technical reporting

BMS integration

ICT awareness

Smart building

Job description

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS | Torque IP is seeking an experienced Security & Smart Buildings Technology Consultant to join our Design & Advisory team in Auckland or Wellington.

This is a client-facing consulting role where you will provide specialist advice across physical and electronic security while contributing to broader technology strategy, design and delivery across smart buildings, ICT, communications infrastructure and integrated building technologies.

You will help clients understand their security and operational risks and translate those requirements into practical, well-integrated technology solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical and electronic security design advice across built-environment projects.
• Develop solutions covering CCTV/video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercoms and related security communication systems.
• Support security control room, security zoning, access and operational technology requirements.
• Contribute to ICT infrastructure and smart-building technology requirements supporting security systems.
• Advise on the integration and interfaces between security, BMS, ICT and other building systems.
• Develop technical briefs, reports, specifications and tender documentation.
• Support tender evaluations and technology procurement activities.
• Review contractor and vendor designs and technical submissions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, IT teams, FM teams and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical support through construction, commissioning and handover.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience in physical security, electronic security or security consulting.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and related security technologies.
• Experience undertaking security assessments and translating identified risks into practical design requirements.
• Experience working across building, property or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary design and construction processes.
• Confidence engaging directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical reports, strategies, specifications and design documentation.
• Ability to review technical designs and contractor submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience or knowledge across ICT, smart buildings, IoT, BMS integration, networking or other building technologies.
• An interest in developing broader capability across integrated and connected-building technologies.
• Experience working at the intersection of security, ICT and smart-building environments.

Workplace Flexibility

This position can be based in either Auckland or Wellington, with a national focus for the right candidate.

Why Join BGIS | Torque IP?

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional standalone security systems and broaden your experience across security, ICT and smart-building technology, working collaboratively with specialists across connected building environments.

Key Benefits Include:

Work across complex built-environment and technology projects.
Develop your capability across integrated security, ICT and smart-building technologies.
Work alongside specialists across ICT, networks, smart buildings, security and AV.
Take on a client-facing consulting role with exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
Opportunity to be based in either Auckland or Wellington with a national focus.
Apply your security expertise beyond traditional standalone security systems.
Contribute across the full project lifecycle, from strategy and design through to commissioning and handover.

BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients span sectors including Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences.

To be successful in this role, applicants must have appropriate working rights in New Zealand.