Installation Engineer

Job description

Senior Security Engineer – Commercial Projects (London)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + bonus + benefits

Location: London (site-based, Zones 1–2)

Hours: Permanent, full-time, typically 9–5 (flexible by site)

Travel: Zone 1–2 travel card covered

On-call: Call-out rota, £200 base for the week + overtime if called out

Please note: This is not an IT role.

The business

This role is with a specialist electronic security integrator that designs, installs, and maintains access control and CCTV solutions for blue-chip commercial clients across central London. The company delivers high-profile projects in landmark office buildings, ensuring systems are planned correctly, installed to a high standard, and fully compliant with UK regulations and British Standards.

The opportunity

They are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer who knows what “good” looks like on commercial sites and wants to focus on high-quality engineering work. You will be delivering well-scoped access control and CCTV installations across the City and West End, with the support and planning you need to do the job right.

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, servicing, fault-finding, and commissioning access control and CCTV systems.
• Delivering first and second fix works to a consistently high standard.
• Commissioning, testing, and professionally handing over systems.
• Working safely on live commercial sites across the City and West End.
• Representing the business professionally with clients, consultants, and site teams.

This is a hands-on engineering role

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years’ experience as a Security / Access Control Engineer.
• Strong understanding of UK compliance and British Standards.
• Hands-on experience with access control systems (Gallagher, Paxton).
• Hands-on experience with CCTV systems (Hikvision, Avigilon).
• Confident across installation, servicing, fault-finding, and commissioning.
• Valid ECS card.

Essentials

• Live within the M25.
• Proven security installation experience (not IT support).
• 5+ years’ work experience with CCTV installation.
• Valid driver’s licence (no day-to-day driving required, but may be needed occasionally).
• Able to work on a call-out rota.
• Able to pass and accept a background check.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Nice to have

• SSSTS.
• IPAF.
• PASMA.

Why join

• Work on interesting, technically strong commercial projects in some of London’s most recognisable buildings.
• Be part of a team that genuinely values experience, high standards, and professional delivery.
• Focus on quality engineering work with a business that plans properly and supports its engineers.

If you’re an experienced Security Engineer who wants to deliver high-quality access control and CCTV projects in central London, apply with your CV and a brief note on your recent commercial projects.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater 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