Security Systems Design Engineer
£60,000 + Hybrid Working
London or Bath (or surrounding areas)
We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Level Security Systems Design Engineer to join a leading consultancy that’s redefining the role of electronic security (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms etc) in the built environment.
This is a hybrid working role, with flexibility to be based near London or Bath.
This opportunity goes far beyond conventional security design. The team applies a holistic, risk-based approach to deliver robust and intelligent electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms etc) for complex, high-profile projects across a wide range of sectors including education, cultural venues, airports, stadia, commercial developments, mixed-use sites, and government buildings both in the UK and internationally.
Whether you're coming from an engineering consultancy or a security integrator background, this role offers the chance to work at the front edge of the industry, influencing design outcomes and shaping how technology is integrated into some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coordinate the design of electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms etc) across multidisciplinary project teams
2. Prepare technical specifications, design documentation, and system schematics
3. Work with industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, &/or Revit, and Navisworks
4. Collaborate with related disciplines including Architecture, Electrical, IT, and Fire
5. Contribute to internal R&D and help advance digital design processes
6. Research and apply emerging technologies relevant to electronic security
7. Drive integration, automation, and innovation within the design approach
About You:
8. Proven experience in electronic security systems design, ideally within the built environment
9. Background in consultancy or security integration welcomed
10. Familiarity with systems such as CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection etc.
11. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other Autodesk tools
12. Able to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively
13. Eligible for, or currently holding, UK security clearance
What’s on Offer:
14. A salary of up to £60,000, plus benefits
15. Flexible hybrid working arrangements
16. Exposure to a global portfolio of projects and clients
17. Opportunities for continued professional development and certification
18. A genuinely collaborative environment working with experts across multiple disciplines
19. Involvement in R&D and innovation that is shaping the future of smart and secure design
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of electronic security systems design, we’d love to hear from you.
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.