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# Security Design Engineer

- **Company:** Technical Resources Ltd
- **Location:** Portsmouth, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £91,000 - £104,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft SharePoint
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.technicalresources.co.uk/jobs/security-design-engineer-59965/#apply

## About the Role

* Experience: Extensive background as a Security Design Engineer, with proven experience delivering electronic security design on large-scale infrastructure or commercial projects.
 * Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection and associated security infrastructure; experience with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
 * Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrated track record reviewing contractor designs, providing technical design assurance and developing feasibility and optioneering solutions on complex security upgrade programmes.
 * Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, clients and project teams; comfortable working independently and managing multiple design workstreams remotely.
 * Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK; ability to attend the Portsmouth area for site visits typically 1-2 times per month.

Desirable:

 * Certifications: SSAIB, NSI, or other recognised electronic security design accreditations; relevant industry qualifications such as IPSA or FIA membership.
 * Sector Background: Previous experience on SEMD security upgrade projects; prior exposure to utilities, water infrastructure or other critical infrastructure environments; familiarity with physical and electronic security design integration and multidisciplinary design team environments.

## Description

Are you an experienced Security Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity?, * Security System Design: Develop and review electronic security system designs and technical specifications, including CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection systems, to meet project and compliance requirements.

 * Feasibility & Optioneering: Produce feasibility studies, optioneering assessments and detailed technical design documentation to support project planning and decision-making.
 * Contractor Design Review: Review contractor designs, drawings and technical submissions, responding to technical queries, waivers and early warning notices to resolve design issues and reduce project risk.
 * Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain design registers, risk registers and progress reports; support cost modelling and project planning; review O&M documentation and support project handover.
 * Quality & Compliance: Carry out technical assurance reviews to ensure designs meet project specifications and relevant security standards, attending site surveys, technical meetings and compliance assessments as required.