Design Engineer

Design, engineer and assure integrated electronic security systems (ESS) for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sites (e.g., energy, water, transport, telecoms, defence-related estates). The role ensures electronic & physical security solutions are safe, compliant, resilient, maintainable, and proportionate to assessed risk-often within high-assurance environments and under strict governance., * Access Control Systems (ACS): door controllers, credential technologies, biometrics, turnstiles, vehicle access.

• Intruder Detection Systems (IDS): perimeter and internal detection, alarm routing, graded signalling.
• Video Surveillance (CCTV/VSS): fixed/PTZ, analytics, storage, evidential export.
• Perimeter security electronics: fence detection, radar, thermal, gates/barriers interfacing.
• Intercom/help points, duress/panic alarms, lockdown/alerting functions.
• Security management and integration platforms: PSIM, VMS, access control management, event correlation., * Translate security risk assessments, threat models and operational requirements into clear engineering requirements and performance specs.
• Develop security design concepts (architecture options, resilience models, failure modes, coverage principles) aligned to the site’s criticality.
• Produce design packs: single line diagrams, schematics, panel designs, cable schedules, device layouts, containment requirements, integration interface documents, network topologies (as required).
• Select appropriate technologies and grades of equipment aligned with environment, threat, maintainability and lifecycle cost.
• Design in accordance with relevant standards, client governance and site rules (including safety, electrical, security and information assurance requirements).

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals: power distribution, protection, earthing/bonding, cable design, fault finding principles.
• Solid understanding of physical security technologies (ACS, IDS, VSS, perimeter detection) and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of resilience engineering (redundancy, autonomy, graceful degradation, fail-secure/fail-safe behaviour)., * HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or demonstrable equivalent experience).
• Recognised electrical/safety training aligned to site requirements (varies by operator).
• Vendor training/certification (beneficial): major VMS/ACS/IDS platforms used in the sector.
• Security vetting/clearance: Enhanced BPSS & SC clearances required.

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Purchase up to 6 days extra leave
• Digital GP
• Free Onsite Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety of discounts
• Childcare Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encouraging excellence, Up to £40k depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr