Senior Design Engineer - Electronic Security

About the role

JCI is recruiting a Security Systems Design Engineer to design and develop enterprise-level electronic security solutions for some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects. The role is hybrid, based in Sunbury, Letchworth or Birmingham, and suits experienced security commissioning or service engineers moving into a design-focused position. You will work with sales, project delivery and engineering teams to deliver integrated systems such as Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Detection and Perimeter Intrusion Detection.

Key responsibilities

• Design integrated electronic security systems (CCTV, Access Control, IDS, PIDS) from small installations to multi-million-pound enterprise solutions.
• Produce detailed technical designs, system architectures, schematics, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and assess customer requirements to build compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Support bids, solution development and project delivery with sales and project teams, and give technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare documentation in Microsoft Office and Visio, review architectural, electrical and network drawings, and ensure designs meet customer specs, industry standards and security requirements.

Required profile

• Experience in the electronic security industry, ideally in Design, Commissioning or Service Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection, Perimeter Detection).
• Ability to interpret architectural, electrical and network drawings and to produce or support technical designs and documentation.
• Understanding of integrated security solutions and their technologies.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain UK Security Clearance; existing clearance is beneficial.
• Beneficial: qualification in Electronics or Security Engineering, experience with high-security or critical infrastructure projects, and knowledge of security integration platforms and IP-based technologies.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office and Visio
• Interpretation of architectural, electrical and network drawings
• Communication and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus plan
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Company pension with up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, referral scheme, employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and career development