361 Physical Security jobs in the United Kingdom

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Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Join our dynamic UK Physical Security Team and play a crucial role in the commissioning of cutting-edge security systems across a multi-site architecture. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer to help us ensure the safety and security of critical national infrastructure.

Role: Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Reading

Rate: 400 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:

In this exciting position, you will be at the forefront of security technology, responsible for:

• Reviewing Designs: Analyze system and technical engineering designs before installation, identifying any potential technical, functional, or compatibility issues.
• Collaborating with Partners: Provide guidance to technology partners and contractors on best practices for hardware and software installations.
• Commissioning Systems: Assist in the configuration, commissioning, and testing of security systems across various locations.
• Ensuring Compliance: Guarantee that all activities align with industry and engineering standards, adhering to company health and safety protocols.
• Building Relationships: Maintain strong, effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting Projects: Participate in project meetings and planning sessions to ensure clarity in requirements and timely delivery of activities.
• Project Handover: Ensure a seamless project handover by completing all relevant documentation, including asset registers and network topologies.

What You'll Need:

To thrive in this role, you should embody the following personal attributes:

• Proactive Multitasker: A keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced control room environment.
• Strong Communicator: Exceptional communication and organizational skills to foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-Motivated Learner: A willingness to learn bespoke security applications and systems to enhance your expertise.

Qualifications/Experience:

We are looking for candidates with experience in some of the following areas:

• Installation and configuration of physical security equipment, along with supporting network and server infrastructure.
• Commissioning devices and sites using Gallagher Command Centre/Configuration Client software.
• Conducting site acceptance testing for physical security systems.
• Successfully delivering security projects on critical national infrastructure sites.

Advantageous Skills:

While not mandatory, the following skills will give you an edge:

• Knowledge and training in other physical security devices and applications, such as VMS/CCTV, Key Safe, and intercoms, including brands like Synectics Synergy, Deister, and Commend.
• Imaging servers and storage devices.
• Experience with virtualization using Hyper-V.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to make a significant impact in the utilities sector while working with cutting-edge technology! If you have a passion for security engineering and a drive to excel in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Physical Security Systems Commissioning Engineer. Submit your application today and join us in securing our nation's critical infrastructure!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Within our Crisis and Security Consulting team, our Security Design Engineers design physical protective security measures that enable clients to manage and mitigate threats to people, reputation, and assets. Working within our team, this role is a key contribution to the work we do for our clients. You will lead and manage engagements to a professional standard within our contracted scope and budget, independently and in support of department colleagues, other Senior Consultants, and Associate Directors. You will also support the Directors to develop the service line, create and develop intellectual property, achieve strategic objectives, and train and mentor junior team members. You will assist with the business development activities and the growth strategy for the UK and Europe. You will build new and existing client relationships, supported by your colleagues, management, and the senior leadership team.

Consulting

• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities
• Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs); determining, scoping, writing, and pricing fee proposals
• Leading, managing, and designing for our engagements, including technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, working at client sites and in the office
• Designing physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers from other organisations within project design teams
• Producing reports, specifications, and drawings through all RIBA Plan of Work stages
• Owning problems and providing problem solving solutions
• Lead and participate in client and project meetings to add value to client projects and be the client’s trusted advisor
• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest
• Maintaining accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning, and financial reporting
• Maintaining time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month
• Managing, mentoring, and developing colleagues

Requirements

You will be an experienced physical security design consultant who has thorough experience leading and managing engagements to a professional standard

You will have:

• Membership in a security-related institute
• A security-related qualification
• Thorough knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices
• Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades
• Depth and breadth of understanding and experience in delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across all RIBA Plan of Work stages within multiple sectors within the built environment across the UK and Europe
• Substantial Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment
• Strong interpersonal/relationship building/client management skills
• Proven experience in effectively assisting, reviewing, and providing feedback to team members and improving output
• Experience in building effective and strong client relationships
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Regional experience on-the-ground in Western Europe
• Certified relevant security industry qualifications
• Knowledge of, and experience using design-related software, e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred

• Security or engineering qualifications
• ASIS PSP (or similar security design related qualification)

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Odin Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Access Control Engineer to join our client's team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a background in access control systems to contribute to a growing and reputable organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of access control systems
• Working on a range of equipment including turnstiles , car park barriers , and DDA swing gates
• Reading and interpreting system schematics and technical drawings
• Terminating cables to industry standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar access control engineering role
• Strong knowledge of access control systems and related equipment
• Ability to read and work from technical schematics
• Competent in industry-standard cable termination
• Valid ECS card
• Full, clean UK driving licence

This role offers a competitive salary between 37,000 and 40,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

If you're a proactive engineer with a solid understanding of access control systems and looking for your next opportunity in the Milton Keynes area, we'd love to hear from you.

An established security systems manufacturing company based in Tyseley require an experienced Access Control Engineer.

Access Control Engineer Duties:

• Perform installations including the integration of access control systems (e.g. Paxton,Hikvision, Intratone)
li>Dis-connect and re-connects of door installations. li>Service and install a range of door entry, warden call, automatic door / gate systems, CCTV systems (including IP/networked), and intruder alarms.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to the above systems.
• Pre installation site surveys to assess cable routes etc.
• Visiting client locations and informing them of the functionality, care, and upkeep of their new installations.

Access Control Engineer Requirements:

• An accreditation with ADSA, CAMEsafe, Tynetec CAI or equivalent.
• Overview of different electronic locks, interlock and fob systems.
li>Ability to read blueprints and system schematics.
• CSCS or ECS card (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence.

Access Control Engineer Hours:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm or 8am to 5pm with occasional earlier starts when required to visit clients. 

This is a permanent position with an immediate start. 

Odin Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Access Control Engineer to join our client's team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a background in access control systems to contribute to a growing and reputable organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of access control systems
• Working on a range of equipment including turnstiles , car park barriers , and DDA swing gates
• Reading and interpreting system schematics and technical drawings
• Terminating cables to industry standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar access control engineering role
• Strong knowledge of access control systems and related equipment
• Ability to read and work from technical schematics
• Competent in industry-standard cable termination
• Valid ECS card
• Full, clean UK driving licence

This role offers a competitive salary between 37,000 and 40,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

If you're a proactive engineer with a solid understanding of access control systems and looking for your next opportunity in the Milton Keynes area, we'd love to hear from you.

An established security systems manufacturing company based in Tyseley require an experienced Access Control Engineer.

Access Control Engineer Duties:

• Perform installations including the integration of access control systems (e.g. Paxton,Hikvision, Intratone)
li>Dis-connect and re-connects of door installations. li>Service and install a range of door entry, warden call, automatic door / gate systems, CCTV systems (including IP/networked), and intruder alarms.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to the above systems.
• Pre installation site surveys to assess cable routes etc.
• Visiting client locations and informing them of the functionality, care, and upkeep of their new installations.

Access Control Engineer Requirements:

• An accreditation with ADSA, CAMEsafe, Tynetec CAI or equivalent.
• Overview of different electronic locks, interlock and fob systems.
li>Ability to read blueprints and system schematics.
• CSCS or ECS card (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence.

Access Control Engineer Hours:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm or 8am to 5pm with occasional earlier starts when required to visit clients. 

This is a permanent position with an immediate start. 

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and respected provider of building support services with over four decades of experience. Their client base includes local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts, and private sector clients. They are now seeking an Access Control Engineer to work throughout Westminster & the surrounding areas.

Access Control Engineer S.

Working on our prestigious Hinkley Point C contract, our uniformed Access Control Officers are key members of the security team. They are tasked with enabling access for the thousands of workers employed across the HPC project by the control, issue and receipt of access control passes.

Their primary tasks are to deliver front of house reception, administration and customer service duties to support the project and enable both site pass holders and visitors to gain access to the main HPC site.

This is primarily an administrative, customer facing, reception role with the operation of security and visitor management IT systems.

The Access Control Officer is a duty role that is required to provide 24 hour Access Control coverage across the HPC project, therefore applicants must be prepared to work 12 hour shifts rotating through days and nights.

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, days, nights and weekends
Pay rate: £17.54 per hour

Your Time at Work
Key Responsibilities:
- Key enabler of access to the site and associated developments
- Front of House Reception duties - leader of customer excellence
- Issue and receipt of Site Access Control passes to HPC workers and visitors
- Operate and oversee various IT systems including the Visitor Management and Access
Control Systems
- Operate identification systems to enable access
- Assist contractors at HPC with access enquiries
- Administration duties as required and support to Access Control Lead and Supervisor
- Supporting the Car Park requirement
- Monitor and deliver service level requirements as per KPIs
- General office duties as required

Our Perfect Worker
Skills:
- Strong Written and Verbal Communications
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise and manage time
- Adaptable and Flexible to shift changes and locations
- Good IT skills with a working knowledge of all MS Office and Google packages
- Customer Focused

Educational Requirements/Qualifications
- A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT.
- Entry level IT qualification (desirable)

Preferred Experience
- Prior experience of working within a busy office environment and under pressure
- Customer service/front of house experience

Occupational Requirements:
- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
- Produce a Five-year verifiable work history

Personal Qualities:
- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times.
- Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of
interests.
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared.
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done.
- Listen and communicate effectively.
- Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises.
- Uniform to be kept tidy and smart at all times

Key Information and Benefits
- Permanent Contract
- 308 hours (25.6 days per year)
- G4S National Pension Scheme
- Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts
- Perks at work (national discount scheme)
- Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount
- Health Saturday Fund (health cash back scheme for you and your family)

G4S is a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join our diverse and empowering team today!

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