Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist
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Overview
We’re looking for a Secure Infrastructure Engineering Specialist to join the Secure Infrastructure Team. This role will suit a practical, logical thinker with a strong understanding of security, buildings, and development projects.
You’ll play a pivotal part in assisting and supporting the delivery of specialist building projects for MTC and external clients.
Reporting to the Head of Secure Infrastructure, you’ll work collaboratively within a dynamic team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll act as the key liaison between MTC, clients, design teams, and accreditation authorities, ensuring security requirements are fully integrated into new and existing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Managing secure infrastructure development schemes for internal and external clients across a broad range of sectors.
* Being the Security Engineering Design Lead, advising professional design teams on security standards and specifications.
* Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, planning authorities, and internal teams.
* Coordinating and monitoring the appointment of architects, engineers, surveyors, and other professionals in line with MTC policy.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory, defence, and security standards throughout project delivery.
* Managing contractors and consultants, including specialist subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
* Driving continuous improvement within the Secure Infrastructure Team.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified or equivalent, ideally from a relevant professional body (e.g., Security Institute, RIBA, Institute of Mechanical/Electrical Engineers).
* Experience of working within secure environments.
* Ability to carry out site inspections on the quality of installation works.
* Organised and have excellent attention to detail.
* Experience of developing CAD drawings (Revit & AutoCAD) or willing to learn.
* Experience in developing project bids and proposal writing.
* Effective communication skills to engage a range of stakeholders, including developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills in complex/sensitive contexts.
* Proven team player with ability to motivate others.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
* Familiarity with Defence Security Standards (JSPs) and NPSA STaMP process.
* Experience specifying security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder detection).
* Broad experience in construction and security management.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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