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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal / Senior Security Engineer - Mission Critical - **Company:** Sweco - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Software Applications, Autodesk Revit, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Data Definition Language, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Key Management, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Gsuite, Autodesk Autocad - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6064e23db102979e ## About the Role You will have extensive experience in the application of Physical and Electronic Security, and coordination of Telecoms infrastructure, working with some of largest businesses in the world to ensure robust reliable systems design. We are looking for candidates with meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to complying with industry standards and best practices. You'll be technically adept, an excellent communicator and experience in handling complex projects with high performance expectations. Proven expertise in the delivery of security systems for data centres is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with security and telecoms engineers, architects, civil engineers and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the solutions is crucial. Additionally, you'll have sharp problem solving skills for fast troubleshooting and resolution of issues to ensure the reliability of mission critical operations. Key Experience: * Relevant qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, together with solid experience designing physical and electronic security systems. * Electronic security design experience, including access control, video surveillance, perimeter and intruder detection, intercommunication and key management systems. * Physical security design experience, including site perimeter security, fencing, gates, barriers, bollards, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), security gatehouses, vehicle entry and exit arrangements, entry and exit lanes, rejection lanes, security door ratings, blast and ballistic resistance, airlocks/mantraps, and the location of intercom/access control pedestals and camera poles. * Security space and facility planning experience, including building layouts and spatial coordination for Security Operation Centres (SOCs), Network Operation Centres (NOCs), security receptions, security managers' offices and gatehouses. * Software proficiency: High proficiency in AutoCAD, the Autodesk Construction Cloud/Autodesk Forma platform, PDF editing software such as Bluebeam Studio, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Knowledge of Revit would be advantageous. What's in it for you? You'll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you'll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you. ## Description * Leading security design projects from start to finish, managing project timescales and deliveries to ensure successful delivery. * Developing and deploying the Sweco Security design standards customising to client specific requirements. * Completing and maintaining project TIDPs, MIDPs, DALs, DDLs, Risk Registers and other project related document repositories. * Producing design drawings, schematics and installation details to industry / client standards ensuring projects are aligned with engineering requirements. * Aligning deliveries to project / workstage / client specific level of detail requirements. * Delivering fully coordinated models working in conjunction with other multi-discipline teams. * Attending / leading discipline specific security workshops with other key disciplines in attendance. * Capturing and developing project specific COBie data requirements working with our BIM team. * Attending design team meetings and documenting key decisions / deviations. * Remaining up to date on latest industry developments. * Assisting in the development of key automations to drive efficiency and demonstrate cost savings. * Contacting product manufacturers to remain up to date on the latest products within field. * Inputting into client fee proposals. * Growing and developing other team members to support and assist with project delivery. * Attending client and industry events., Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those "hard to fill" roles. We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee. Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We'll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included. Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.