Technology Design Manager – Southampton / Hybrid
We are currently recruiting for a Technology Design Manager to join our Energy sector, where we deliver critical infrastructure engineering projects throughout the UK. The role is based in Southampton, England, United Kingdom and offers a hybrid working model.
Role Overview
This role is responsible for designing and delivering complex security systems—such as CCTV surveillance, access control, and perimeter intrusion detection—on critical national infrastructure projects, including but not limited to National Grid sites. The Technology Design Manager ensures that security solutions are technically sound, compliant with industry standards, and meet the client’s protection requirements. The position acts as the bridge between client security needs and the engineering teams. Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC) and have the right to work in the UK without limitations.
Responsibilities
* Leading Security Design Projects; overseeing the creation of detailed design proposals for electronic security systems (video surveillance, access control, fence/perimeter detection, etc.)
* Ensuring designs meet client protection requirements and industry standards
* Developing solutions from concept through to detailed design
* Improving designs for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness without compromising security
* Coordinating with stakeholders (clients, law enforcement, consultants, Trant Design Team) to deliver designs on time and within budget
* Overseeing the security plan implementation, risk assessments, and technical reviews to assure protection of sites
* Serving as the technical authority to ratify and approve security system designs
* Ensuring all designs comply with relevant British standards, regulatory requirements, and any client‑specific requirements
* Remaining involved through implementation, supporting system commissioning and testing
* Conducting site inspections to understand on‑ground conditions and integrate insights into the design
* Identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements
* Monitoring the progress of security enhancement programmes and integrating emerging security technologies as part of continuous improvement
Qualifications / Background
* BEng/MEng in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical/Electronic Engineering)
* Previous or current experience delivering security system design
* Demonstrable expertise in CCTV, access control, and intruder detection system design
* Knowledge of critical infrastructure security standards within the UK
* Ability to read and produce technical drawings
* Experience with National Grid projects is advantageous
* Advanced knowledge of design packages such as AutoCAD
* Fully IT literate
About Trant Engineering Ltd
Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high‑quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in‑house multi‑disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of control panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA and automation systems.
Company Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance
* 24 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) + 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working based on core hour systems
* Hybrid working
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
* One professional membership paid annually
* Discounted corporate gym membership
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Cost of annual professional membership paid
Equal Opportunities
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
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