Quick overview
Job description
Lead Engineer – Electronic Security Systems
Location: Field Based – UK Nationwide
Salary: £35k-45K DOE
Bramah Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Lead Engineer to join an established provider of integrated electronic security solutions, delivering installation and service projects for commercial clients across the UK.
This is a hands-on field based role, combining technical engineering expertise with responsibility for overseeing installation projects, supporting engineering colleagues and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
The Role
You will act as a key link between field engineering teams, project management and office-based colleagues, providing technical guidance and helping ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed specifications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting engineers on installation and service projects.
- Overseeing the technical delivery and quality of site-based work.
- Providing guidance and mentoring to engineering colleagues.
- Acting as the lead site engineer and taking responsibility for on-site coordination.
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with specifications, procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Identifying and resolving technical issues, escalating where necessary.
- Maintaining accurate job documentation and communicating effectively with office-based teams.
- Ensuring customers receive a professional service and that their premises are respected.
- Reporting any proposed changes to project specifications and obtaining approval before proceeding.
- Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
About You
You will be an experienced electronic security engineer with a strong technical background and the confidence to take a lead role on site.
Essential experience and qualifications:
- At least five years' experience in electronic security installation and service engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
- SSSTS qualification.
- ECS or CSCS card.
- Strong understanding of electronic security engineering principles and system design.
- Experience supporting or leading engineers on site.
- Good problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Desirable qualifications:
- PASMA
- IPAF
Additional training can be provided where required.
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, lead site-based activities and play an important role in delivering high-quality security installations for a varied UK customer base.
Interested?
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.
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