Senior Design Engineer

Location: Letchworth-Hertfordshire-United Kingdom, GBR Crawley, GBR Sunbury-on-Thames, GBR Birmingham, GBR Manchester

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

What you will do

As a pivotal member of our team, you will take the reins on designing cutting-edge building electronic systems, with a particular focus on security system design including access control (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV), intruder detection systems (IDS) and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

Your role is not just about compliance; it's about ensuring safety and efficiency in the environments we help create. Collaborating with sales teams, you will be responsible for the quality of pre-sales designs, developing complex solutions, and troubleshooting to guarantee top-notch operation.

How you will do it

• Design and Engineering: Developing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS for projects ranging from small scale to over $5 million.
• Collaboration with Project/Sales Teams: Working closely with project and sales teams post-design to ensure smooth project management, sales, and engineering processes.
• Client and Supplier Communications: Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors through effective communication.
• Documentation: Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation purposes.
• Site Surveys: Conducting site surveys to gather all necessary information for developing comprehensive security designs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance-based bonus plan

• Hybrid working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and sick pay

• Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays (up to 35 total)

• Pension plan with up to 7% employer match

• Life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme

• Exclusive discounts, including cycle-to-work and Johnson Controls products

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

What we look for

Required

• Education or certification in Electronics engineering or similar.
• A background in Security Systems installation or commissioning, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various electronic building enterprise systems (CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS).
• Security Clearance up to SC
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Proven drafting skills, and digital literacy; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
• Highly motivated, quick to learn.
• Driving license.

Preferred

• Experience in integrated security systems.

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