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Security Systems Technical Engineer
Location: South Yorkshire preferably (field-based, covering the Midlands & North)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + car or van + paid door-to-door travel
The Role: You’ll be the technical lead on site for enterprise security projects. The work is around 80% commissioning and project delivery and 20% installation, with subcontractors handling the cabling. You’ll own systems from install through to NSI-compliant handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Commission enterprise access control, CCTV and intruder systems, including Gallagher, CEM, Milestone, Lenel and Genetec.
- Lead and oversee installations on site alongside subcontract and direct labour.
- Manage project works, timing plans and risks, and report progress to project management.
- Compile NSI completion documentation and project reports.
- Support technical design for quotations and spot upsell opportunities on site.
- Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years in fire and security, working on large projects as a technical, projects or commissioning engineer.
- Hands-on commissioning experience on enterprise security platforms. Gallagher is ideal, and CEM training is available.
- Experience running high-value contracts from start to handover.
- SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH or a similar H&S qualification.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the North and Midlands.
- A clean record for site security clearance. CCNSG is provided.
The Company: An established UK fire and security systems integrator delivering enterprise-level security on critical infrastructure, including energy-from-waste, oil and gas, ports and airports. It invests in its engineers through manufacturer training and accreditation.
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
