Job Overview

Senior Security Engineer - CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms

Location: London & Home Counties

Salary: £40,000 - £47,500 (up to £50,000 DOE) + Overtime + Bonus + Company Van

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
• Manage end-to-end security projects from survey to handover
• Carry out site surveys, quotations, and proposals for new installations and takeovers
• Provide fault finding, upgrades, and planned preventative maintenance
• Cover occasional emergency callouts (1 in 8 weeks)
• Work alongside our fire installation team on larger projects
• Ensure compliance with SSAIB / NSI accreditation standards
• Shape and grow the security division with marketing and leadership support
• Transition into a full-time management role as the department expands

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Security Systems Engineer / Senior Security Engineer
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms
• Familiarity with SSAIB / NSI accreditation schemes
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Benefits & Package

• £40,000 - £47,500 basic (up to £50k DOE)
• Overtime: 1.5x (Saturday), 2x (Sunday)
• Callout rota (1 in 8) + £130 standby + 50% callout invoice bonus
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company van (private use permitted, HMRC rules apply)
• Commission scheme + future profit share opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression into division management
• Training, development, and long-term stability

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Security Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, or Intruder Alarm Engineer looking to step into leadership, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a division and shape its future success. Apply today with your CV.