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Head of Global Engineering for physical security systems based in London with travel to Dublin. Salary Range: up to £120k, management bonus scheme and benefits package.
The Role
SSR Personnel have been retained by our client to recruit a dynamic and experienced Global Engineering Lead to oversee and inspire the global team of physical security systems Application Engineers. With direct responsibility across regional offices, this leadership role will be key in driving technical excellence, standardisation, and innovation across the business. This individual will serve as both a mentor and a technical authority, ensuring engineering practices remain industry-leading and aligned with evolving security technology trends. You will manage the following;
Leadership & Team Management:
* Lead a global team of Application Engineers, structured by access control technologies (Honeywell, Genetec, CCURE, Lenel).
* Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and support to regional engineering leads.
* Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistency in standards across regions.
* Technical Excellence & Standards:
* Define, document, and enforce engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the global team.
* Continuously elevate the technical capabilities of the team through training, mentoring, and performance reviews.
* Drive innovation and ensure the adoption of cutting-edge security technologies.
Pre-Sales Engineering & Proposal Support:
* Partner with the commercial team to provide expert input on system designs, solutions, and project proposals.
* Contribute to quotes, RFP responses, and client-facing technical presentations.
* Ensure all proposals are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with the company standards.
Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership:
* Represent the company as a technology leader at industry events, conferences, and client briefings.
* Build relationships with key technology partners and stay ahead of security technology trends.
* Contribute to white papers, blogs, and internal knowledge repositories.
The Person
* 10+ years of experience in physical security systems engineering, with a strong focus on access control technologies.
* Proven expertise in Honeywell, Genetec, CCURE, and Lenel systems.
* Experience managing distributed technical teams in a global business.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle – from design and scoping to implementation and support.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* A track record of thought leadership or public speaking in the security industry is highly desirable.
* Visionary and proactive – always seeking better, faster, smarter ways of working.
* Passionate about developing talent and raising the technical bar.
* A collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
* Globally aware – understands the nuances of working across different cultures and time zones.
SSR Personnel voted the leading security recruiting consultancy is the largest consultancy dedicated to the security, fire, health and safety sectors operating across 6 continents. We have a global presence with our offices in Brisbane, Dubai, London and Washington DC, supported by partners in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. SSR have managed over 40,000 contract hires and permanent placements and works with clients that seek innovation, who passionately believe in diversity in their workforce and will invest in them to deliver exceptional results. For details of our opportunities and open vacancies visit our website www.ssr-personnel.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Project Management
* Industries
Security and Investigations, Building Construction, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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