Vacancy Created: 07/07/2026
To apply for this role, please call Alan on 07766 383614 or alternatively you can send your CV and competencies to [email protected]
AWC Staff Services are looking for a Security Systems Design Engineer to join our client, who are a successful security company who specialise in security/access control systems to some of the largest utility companies across the UK as part of the national grid technology framework.
As the Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out Site Surveys on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission Sites (UK mainland).
- Producing Detailed Electrical Designs & Detailed Security Designs (LV & ELV) in line with Legislation, Customer Specification, Technical Standards, Quality & Environmental Standards.
- Follow own (and others) Designs through to 3rd Party approval/appraisal, construction, commissioning and project completion/handover (Cradle to Grave).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carry out Site Surveys (using client site specific specifications).
- Producing RFI’s and TQ’s.
- Producing Concept Design Packages (for internal review).
- Producing Detailed Design Packages (for external review).
- For ensuring that company management systems and processes are adhered to.
- To be proactively involved in supporting the Design Team and Construction Team throughout the duration of the project.
- Proactively attend and input at HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance & Review Meetings.
- For promoting good practice of Hazard removal or mitigation during the Design Phase.
- Proactively manage Design Change Control, identify project risks and devise contingency plans.
- Develop best practices and tools for design execution management.
- Proactive communication with the Design Team & Project Management Team.
- Proactive communication with the P6 Planners.
- Be able to switch from one project to another should the priority change.
- To mentor and develop new and existing engineers within their roles.
To apply for the role, you must have experience with:
- Amtech Electrical Design Software (or ElectricalOM).
- AutoCAD.
- 2D Drawings (General Arrangement/Site Layout/Kiosks/Rooms/Building’s etc).
- 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) or willing to learn Revit.
- Designing Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage AC Sytems.
- Designing AC UPS Systems.
- Designing DC Systems.
- Designing Security Systems (Door Access, CCTV, Power Fence etc).
- Produce Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Wiring Schematics.
- Produce Cable Schedules, Load Schedule, Material Schedules and Equipment Schedules.
Remote and Hybrid applications will be considered for this role.
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: £45,000 Per Annum