Security Systems Design Engineer

Vacancy Created: 28/07/2026

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AWC Staff Services are looking for a Security Systems Design Engineer to join our client who are a successful security company who specialise in security/access control systems to some of the largest utility companies across the UK as part of the national grid technology framework.

As the Design Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out Site Surveys on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission Sites (UK mainland).
• Producing Detailed Electrical Designs & Detailed Security Designs (LV & ELV) in line with Legislation Customer Specification Technical Standards Quality & Environmental Standards.
• Follow own (and others) Designs through to 3^rd Party approval/appraisal construction commissioning and project completion/handover (Cradle to Grave).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out Site Surveys (using client site specific specifications).
• Producing RFIs and TQs.
• Producing Concept Design Packages (for internal review).
• Producing Detailed Design Packages (for external review).
• For ensuring that company management systems and processes are adhered to.
• To be proactively involved in supporting the Design Team and Construction Team throughout the duration of the project.
• Proactively attend and input at HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance & Review Meetings.
• For promoting good practice of Hazard removal or mitigation during the Design Phase.
• Proactively manage Design Change Control identify project risks and devise contingency plans.
• Develop best practices and tools for design execution management.
• Proactive communication with the Design Team & Project Management Team.
• Proactive communication with the P6 Planners.
• Be able to switch from one project to another should the priority change.
• To mentor and develop new and existing engineers within their roles.

To apply for the role you must have experience with:

• Amtech Electrical Design Software (or ElectricalOM).
• AutoCAD.
• 2D Drawings (General Arrangement/Site Layout/Kiosks/Rooms/Buildings etc).
• 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) or willing to learn Revit.
• Designing Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage AC Sytems.
• Designing AC UPS Systems.
• Designing DC Systems.
• Designing Security Systems (Door Access CCTV Power Fence etc).
• Produce Block Diagrams Single Line Diagrams Wiring Schematics.
• Produce Cable Schedules Load Schedule Material Schedules and Equipment Schedules.

Remote and Hybrid applications will be considered for this role.

Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: 45000 Per Annum