Job Title:Head of Engineering & Technical Assurance – Safety, Security & Networking
Location: Camberley, Glasgow, Newcastle - Hybrid or Remote
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
Sector: Public Sector
Job Description
North is looking for a Head of Engineering & Technical Assurance to become the senior technical authority for our Public Services sector. This role leads our Technical Consultants and provides functional oversight of all installation, commissioning, and maintenance activity across CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, Networking (active/passive), and IoT technologies.
Working in regulated environments, including transportation, higher?risk buildings (Building Safety Act), and public space CCTV, you will set engineering standards, drive technical quality, and ensure safe, compliant, and assured delivery across complex projects and integrated systems.
What you’ll be responsible for
Own and maintain the Public Services Engineering & Technical Standards Framework
Provide technical delivery leadership across Safety, Physical Security and Networking solutions
Lead engineering governance and the full systems engineering lifecycle
Ensure all projects follow a robust requirements management and configuration control process
Direct and assure FAT, ITP, SAT, SIT and full Verification & Validation (V&V)
Provide technical assurance during bids, design reviews and delivery
Provide technical leadership for detailed/low?level design, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, and fully integrated
Oversee systems integration management, ensuring interoperable solutions across multi?vendor, multi-technology environments
Work closely with our Group Products & Propositions team on vendor engagement and technology governance, including strategic liaison with partners and vendors
Lead and develop the Technical Consultants team, and support the development of Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Engineers across the sector
Define competency frameworks, training pathways, and technical authorisations
Govern subcontractor engineering quality, competence, and compliance
Drive technical consistency, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across all Public Services engineering activity
What you’ll bring
Strong technical background in CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Networking and/or IoT
Demonstrable experience setting engineering standards
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle (requirements management, integration, change and configuration, V&V etc.)
Experience in regulated sectors (transportation, high?risk buildings, critical national infrastructure or similar)
Confident leader able to influence, challenge, and drive engineering excellence
Structured, quality-driven approach with strong communication and decision-making skills
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector, including:
Generous holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
Employee assistance programmes
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
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