Senior Security Engineer

Job description

Senior Security Engineer (Installation and Commissioning Engineer)

Up to £50,000 + bonus + benefits

London (Site-based)

Permanent | Full-time

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join one of our clients on a permanent basis, working on high-profile commercial projects across Central London.

You’ll be trusted to focus on engineering excellence, play a key role in the successful delivery of well-scoped security projects!

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, fault-find, and commission access control and CCTV systems
• Carry out first and second fix works to a high professional standard
• Test, commission, and complete system handovers with full documentation
• Work safely and effectively on live commercial construction sites
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, and site teams
• Deliver consistently high-quality workmanship across all installations

Key Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience as a Security or Access Control Engineer
• Valid ECS card
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements and British Standards
• Proven experience installing and commissioning access control systems (Gallagher, Paxton)
• Proven experience installing and commissioning CCTV systems (Hikvision, Avigilon)
• Confident across installation, servicing, fault-finding, and commissioning
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable Certifications:

• SSSTS
• IPAF
• PASMA

What you get in return:

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme
• Site-based role in Central London (no driving required)
• Travel card fully covered
• Call-out rota with additional pay

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English