Senior Security Engineer
New Yesterday
Job Title: Security Senior Engineer / Division Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + Circa. £6k+ OTE
Location: London & Home Counties
Division: Security (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Systems)
Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on and driven Security Senior Engineer / Division Manager to take full ownership of our growing security division. This is a key leadership role with a strong technical focus, overseeing the complete lifecycle of security projects—from initial quotation through to final handover and ongoing maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Manage end-to-end delivery of security installations, including CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
* Quoting & Estimation: Carry out site surveys and prepare detailed quotations and proposals for prospective clients.
* Installations & Maintenance: Take responsibility for system installs, upgrades, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance.
* On-Call Support: Provide in-hours emergency callout support as required.
* Team Coordination: Collaborate with our existing team of four fire installers, who also support security installations on larger projects.
* Division Growth: Work alongside our marketing team to support ongoing advertising campaigns aimed at scaling the security side of the business.
* Leadership Development: As the division expands and workload increases, this role will evolve into a full-time managerial position, stepping away from tools to focus on team leadership and business development.
Working Hours & Benefits:
* Working Week: 40 hours per week, door-to-door across 5 days.
* Commission:
* 5% of any additional business brought in
* 20% of any service contracts first year service revenue
* Overtime: Paid at time and a half for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour week.
* Weekend Overtime:
* Saturday: Time and a half
* Sunday: Double time
* Callout Rota: 1 in 8 weeks (Monday to Sunday)
* Standby Payment: £130
* Attendance Bonus: 50% of any invoice value for callout visits
* Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Vehicle Use: Private use of company van permitted (subject to HMRC tax compliance)
About the Division:
The security division currently generates approximately £150K in annual turnover, with strategic marketing campaigns in place to drive significant growth. This role provides an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the division and play a key part in its expansion.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of your division
* Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a vital business unit with the support of an experienced fire and security team. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the chance to step into a strategic managerial role as the division grows
- Location:
- Sheerwater
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Security, Senior, Engineering