Senior security systems engineer

Are you a Security Systems Engineer with experience managing design, technical interfaces and contractor deliverables?

Do you want to play a key role on one of the biggest and most technically challenging security systems programmes in the UK?

Salary:

Birmingham: £65,853.60 to £77,474.40
London: £71,121.60 to £83,672.40

Location: Birmingham or London, with hybrid working (3 days per week in the office, 2 from home)
Closing date: 1st July

This is an opportunity to join the Rail Systems Engineering team working on HS2 as a Senior Security Systems Engineer. Acting as the technical subject matter expert for physical and electronic security systems, you will provide engineering assurance and technical leadership across multiple contractors delivering Europe's largest infrastructure project.

This is not a site-based delivery role. Instead, you'll work at the heart of the design and engineering process, reviewing contractor deliverables, managing technical interfaces, and helping resolve complex issues between packages. You will advise project managers and commercial teams on the impact of technical changes, ensuring systems are integrated safely and effectively.

Working across stations, depots and railway infrastructure packages, you'll be involved with Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Detection Systems, Video Management Systems and Physical Security Information Management systems, helping shape the future operational railway.

Essential requirements

Experience with physical and electronic security systems including Access Control, CCTV and Intruder Detection Systems
Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry specifications
General understanding of IP networks and how security systems interface with communications infrastructure
Strong understanding of engineering processes and design management
Experience managing technical interfaces and change control
Experience with risk management and maintaining risk registers
Experience reviewing contractor deliverables and providing engineering assurance
Understanding of Technical Queries (TQs), early warnings and formal contractor communications
Ability to assess technical changes and communicate impacts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, transport, utilities or industrial projects
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence contractors and project teams
Experience working through design and into installation phases
Background within engineering, consultancy or design management rather than purely site-based delivery
Desirable requirements

Rail industry experience
Experience within regulated industries such as water, energy or transportation
Experience with major programmes and projects valued from tens to hundreds of millions of pounds
Previous experience with organisations such as Network Rail, HS1, Crossrail, National Grid, Thames Water, Siemens, AtkinsRéalis, AECOM, Arup, ADT or security system integrators
Understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes
This role offers the opportunity to work on one of Europe's largest infrastructure programmes, coordinating interfaces across at least seven major contractors and influencing the delivery of leading-edge security systems that will support the operation of the railway for decades to come.

If you are a Security Systems Engineer, Design Manager, Systems Designer or Security Consultant looking for a highly technical role where you can influence major projects rather than purely deliver them, then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to