Security Systems Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000 basic + £550 car allowance + commission
Location: Remote / Wolverhampton
An excellent opportunity for an experienced security systems design professional to join a technically strong, fast-growing business. You will play a key role in the design and bid process, supporting senior consultants and technical design engineers to win and deliver complex security projects. The role is remote but requires office attendance every six weeks and occasional site visits.
The role focuses on CCTV, IP video, wide-area and wireless networking, and systems integration, with increasing involvement in access control, intruder detection, perimeter detection and video analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Experience
Salary: £45,000 basic + £550 car allowance + commission
Location: Remote / Wolverhampton
An excellent opportunity for an experienced security systems design professional to join a technically strong, fast-growing business. You will play a key role in the design and bid process, supporting senior consultants and technical design engineers to win and deliver complex security projects. The role is remote but requires office attendance every six weeks and occasional site visits.
The role focuses on CCTV, IP video, wide-area and wireless networking, and systems integration, with increasing involvement in access control, intruder detection, perimeter detection and video analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and document client operational requirements in line with HOSDB, BSIA and NSI guidance.
- Carry out site surveys to establish design inputs and technical requirements.
- Design security systems using approved technologies, products and vendors.
- Produce schematic drawings, system descriptions, cost estimates and supporting proposal documentation.
- Assist consultants and senior technical design engineers with quotations, tenders, presentations and bid submissions.
- Support contract reviews and ensure a smooth handover to the projects/operations team.
- Work with project managers to produce detailed drawings and schedules where required.
- Maintain accurate records within the company’s Dynamics system and keep up to date with relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
Experience
- At least five years’ experience in a technical sales or technical design role within the security industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, access control and integrated security systems.
- Experience using platforms such as Avigilon, Genetec, Milestone, Lenel, Gallagher or Brivo.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong customer-facing ability.
- Confident working independently, managing deadlines and working under pressure.
- Experience using CAD or Visio is essential.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.
