Small Works Security Engineer – Job Description

Location: UK (Various Sites)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Security Systems / Electronic Security

Requirements: Must hold a valid ECS or CSCS card & be a fully qualified engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Small Works Security Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality installation, commissioning, upgrades, and minor project works across a range of security systems. You’ll work on commercial, industrial, and high-security sites, ensuring systems are installed to the highest standards and fully compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade and commission electronic security systems including CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms.
• Carry out small works projects, remedial works and system modifications.
• Diagnose and rectify faults efficiently.
• Work across networked and IP-based security systems.
• Produce thorough documentation, commissioning sheets and reports.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of works.
• Comply with all health & safety and site requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Valid ECS or CSCS card (Security/Systems discipline preferred).
• Fully qualified security engineer with relevant electrical or electronic engineering background.
• Strong IP/networking experience, including switches, VLANs, PoE and network configuration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Technical Experience – Security Brands

You must have experience with a wide range of leading security systems, ideally including:

CCTV Systems

• Hikvision
• Avigilon
• Hanwha
• Bosch
• Axis
• Dahua

Access Control

• Paxton Net2 / Paxton10
• Gallagher
• Honeywell Pro-Watch
• LenelS2
• Bosch Access
• Vanderbilt / ACT
• HID

Intruder Alarms

• Texecom Premier Elite
• Honeywell Galaxy
• Pyronix
• Orisec
• Risco

Other Relevant Systems

• Milestone
• Genetec
• Commend Intercom
• Videx
• BPT
• TDSi

What We’re Looking For

• A technically strong Security Engineer who enjoys problem solving.
• Someone confident working with networked and enterprise-level systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A professional approach with a keen eye for quality and compliance.