Technology Development Manager

We're looking for a Technology Development Manager to lead the development of our CCTV technology infrastructure, software platforms and secure internal network solutions. Based from our Derby Raynesway main office (with home-based working), you'll play a key role in shaping how our CCTV, security technology and AI-driven systems evolve across the business. You'll help drive the expansion of our CCTV Control Room capabilities, support the integration of Artificial Intelligence across multiple platforms, and ensure that our internal secure network continues to develop in line with operational needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem-solving, forward-thinking innovation, and working collaboratively with teams across the business. What you'll be doing

• Leading the development of internal CCTV and security network solutions, including 4G/5G infrastructure, AWS cloud connections and fault-tolerant networking.

• Supporting the Balfour Beatty CCTV Control Room and contributing to the expansion of monitoring capabilities.

• Providing immediate technical support to resolve issues, faults and system failures across control rooms, engineering teams and security technologies.

• Working closely with Control Room Managers and Operators, offering daily technical advice, training, process development and support for 24/7 monitoring operations.

• Creating and delivering training materials, including documents, videos and hands-on sessions.

• Assisting Installation and Service Engineers with setup, maintenance, compatibility checks, system faults and the introduction of new equipment.

• Supporting system procurement, research, product testing and development of new solutions.

• Advising Security Managers, Advisors and Designers on system capabilities, limitations, and technology that best meets security requirements.

• Developing and supporting integrated ARC and VMS solutions, incorporating intruder alarms, intercoms, ANPR and other security disciplines.

• Managing Peplink InControl accounts and collaborating with manufacturers to develop network-ready products.

• Overseeing and supporting all CCTV-related equipment, including servers, NVRs, NAS devices, PCs, monitors, switches, routers and smart wall systems.

• Ensuring solutions comply with regulatory standards, cybersecurity requirements and internal technical expectations.

• Strong technical expertise in CCTV systems, networking, hardware and software infrastructures.

• Experience integrating AI technologies or machine-learning-based security features.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system design.

• Ability to design scalable solutions across a range of network equipment and platforms.

• Effective communicator able to work with cross-functional teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.

• Skilled at diagnosing complex technical issues and delivering reliable, well-designed solutions.

• Experience engaging with vendors, supporting procurement and managing technical relationships.

• Strong risk-management mindset with an ability to evaluate vulnerabilities and system reliability.

• Confident delivering training and supporting teams to ensure systems are used correctly and effectively.

• Adaptable, innovative and comfortable working with emerging technologies in a fast-moving environment.

• Aligned to our values: Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference and Value Everyone.

Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at