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Security & Access Control Commissioning Engineer
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Overtime (OTE £65,000-£70,000+) + Company Vehicle
Location: Home Based | UK Wide Travel
Company Overview
Our client is a growing specialist within the compliance, security and critical infrastructure sectors, delivering services across water, utilities and major infrastructure projects throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and employee development, they offer the opportunity to work on high-profile projects while building a long-term career.
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team working across the UK water and critical infrastructure sectors.
You’ll be responsible for commissioning, configuring, testing and fault-finding security and access control systems across treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and other operational sites. This is a hands-on, field-based role working closely with installation teams, project managers and end clients to ensure systems are delivered to specification and ready for handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Commission and test security and access control systems across water industry and critical infrastructure sites.
- Configure equipment in line with project specifications and client requirements.
- Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and performance testing prior to handover.
- Work closely with installation engineers, project managers and customers throughout project delivery.
- Complete commissioning records, test documentation and handover paperwork.
- Deliver client demonstrations and provide operational support during project completion.
- Ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
- Travel to sites nationwide, including occasional overnight stays where required.
Systems & Equipment
- Access control systems
- Card and proximity readers
- CCTV systems
- Intercom and door entry systems
- Gates and barriers
- Intruder detection systems
- Vehicle access and ANPR systems
- Networked security equipment
Key Requirements
Essential
- Experience as a Commissioning Engineer or similar field-based engineering role.
- Hands-on experience with security, access control or electronic systems.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of IP-based and networked security systems.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience within the water, utilities or critical infrastructure sectors.
- Previous involvement with AMP projects or water company frameworks.
- Knowledge of major access control and security platforms.
- Experience with CCTV, ANPR, perimeter security and intercom systems.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
- ECS, CSCS or equivalent site accreditation.
Benefits & Package
- Salary up to £60,000.
- Overtime available with OTE of £65,000-£70,000+.
- Company vehicle provided.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Uniform and tablet supplied.
- Funded training and industry-recognised qualifications.
- Apprenticeship and development programmes.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Exposure to major UK infrastructure and utility projects.
- Supportive team culture with strong investment in employee development.
Location & Work Pattern
- Home-based position with nationwide travel.
- Head office located in the West Midlands.
- Regular travel and overnight stays required depending on project locations.
- Full-time permanent role.
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
