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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Consultant - Datacentre Security Systems - **Company:** Tech Recruits Here To Connect - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £72,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Data Centers, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, User-Centered Design, Bluebeam - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5895229702 ## About the Role * Strong grounding in physical security systems design across the full electronic security stack, including VSS/CCTV, video analytics, access control, IDS/PIDS, IP intercoms, control rooms and PSIM * Experience in electronic security design and engineering, delivering build and fit-out projects * Working knowledge of IT and networking supporting physical security installations * Confident reading architectural plans, layouts, elevations and schematics, including cable, containment and connection drawings * Understanding of supporting power, cooling and containment systems * Good grasp of RIBA framework, design and construction processes through to completion * Proficiency in CCTV bandwidth/storage calculators and design tools like Bluebeam and Visio * High IT literacy, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro * Strong communication skills and confidence in client engagements * Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines * Rigorous attention to detail * Experience conducting site surveys and inspections Desirable: * Knowledge of counter-terrorism design, Secured by Design practices and CPTED principles * Datacentre or mission-critical/high-availability project experience * Degree-level education and/or ASIS PSP, CPP or CSMP certification * AutoCAD and CCTV JVSG software experience * Experience in high-volume, fast-paced project environments * Familiarity with online resource management tools ## Description Our client is an independent consultancy specialising in security and telecoms infrastructure for mission-critical datacentres and power assets across Europe. They're looking for a Physical Security Consultant to join their London-based team and lead physical security design on some of the sector's most demanding projects. As a Physical Security Consultant, you'll take full ownership of physical security design across live datacentre projects, working through all RIBA stages from initial concept to final handover. You'll define security requirements, develop detailed designs and specifications, and see your work built on some of Europe's largest hyperscale and mission-critical projects. Working client-side, you'll maintain complete independence while collaborating with owners, developers, hyperscalers and lead design consultants. * Lead physical security design on datacentre projects through RIBA stages to handover * Develop detailed designs, reports, specifications, budgets and equipment schedules * Establish project security requirements and operational needs with clients * Determine camera coverage, field of view and lens selection * Define spatial, power, cooling, containment and cable-routing requirements * Produce layout drawings and markups for CAD technicians * Develop guidelines, recommendations and bills of quantities * Review operational, support and maintenance practices * Assess cross-site networking and communications integration * Apply relevant technical, industry and regulatory standards * Attend client design workshops, presales and tender interviews * Support commissioning management, witness testing, snagging and handover * Track and report man-hours accurately * Travel to sites across UK, Europe and occasionally wider EMEA for surveys * Support Technical Director in maintaining technical standards and growing client relationships, * Opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest and most demanding mission-critical datacentre projects * End-to-end design ownership through to handover * Client-side independence throughout all projects * Direct access to practice directors with quick decision-making * Hybrid working arrangements * Room to grow scope into procurement, commissioning and advisory You'll join a collaborative team of specialists who value technical depth and take pride in their work. 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