Job Description
Key Purpose of the Job:
To design compliant integrated security systems and high-end/enterprise security solutions, including CCTV (IP and analogue), Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) and Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS), predominantly supporting a dedicated Business Development Manager while assisting the wider Sales Team as required.
Participate in the Technical Vetting Process to ensure applicable designs are technically sound, compliant and fit for purpose.
Contribute to technical steering group discussions, product portfolio selection, innovation, research and development (R&D) and system testing.
Key Job Responsibilities
- System design and participation in the Technical Vetting Process to ensure applicable projects are technically sound and fit for purpose prior to customer submission. Include accurate and profitable costing of preliminaries, equipment and labour, system pre-staging planning, delivery, testing and development.
- Work alongside BDMs and Sales Teams across the UK to design effective systems and solutions, from survey and technical design through to completion.
- Liaise with clients, manufacturers and Sales Team members to develop detailed designs that meet client requirements and expectations.
- Design integrated security systems in accordance with applicable industry standards and codes of practice.
- Progress internal and external customer enquiries, interpret specifications and select appropriate equipment from the supported product portfolio.
- Support BDMs and the Bid Team in preparing sales and tender documentation.
- Assist in audits of the customer base and identify extra works opportunities and potential sales leads.
- Work with Project Team members and comply with work instructions, company policies and health and safety procedures.
- Liaise with colleagues, contractors and customers to support timely and effective project delivery.
- Complete schedules of rates where applicable for specific bids.
- Maintain accurate records and progress updates for assigned designs and quotations in company systems, including Zoho where applicable.
- Escalate technical, programme or commercial concerns to the Head of Design as appropriate.
- Comply with information security policies, protect company and customer assets, and report potential security incidents or risks.
- Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the Design Engineer role.
- Supportive and Collaborative Environment
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Company Health Care Plan
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Development Opportunities
- Referral Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on reals savings for everyday needs
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.
- Experience in designing and implementing enterprise CCTV and access control systems
- Experience designing integrated security systems, including PIDS where applicable
- IT networking design knowledge
- Ability to coordinate complex, time-restricted design activities
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
- Experience delivering tasks to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and technical presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and client relationships
- Sound technical knowledge, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Cisco
- Milestone
- CEM
- Lenel
- Honeywell
- Gallagher
- Bosch
- Avigilon/Alta
- Cloud-based CCTV & access control systems
- PACOM
- HikCentral
- Axis
- Genetec
- Commend
- Zenitel
- 2n
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: On the road