Senior Security Engineer

SENIOR SECURITY WORKS ENGINEER

Location: London / Essex (Works across London)
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 Basic (higher for exceptional candidates)
OTE: Competitive with overtime
Industry: Security Systems

A growing Fire and Security Systems company is seeking a Senior Security Works Engineer to lead small works projects, assist junior engineers, and help grow the department. The role focuses on fault finding, remedials, small installations, and commissioning, providing a mix of hands-on technical work and mentoring opportunities.

• £40,000 £45,000 basic salary (higher for exceptional candidates)

• Company van with private use

• Overtime available

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with length of service, option to purchase additional holiday)

• Birthday holiday if it falls on a weekday

• Access to company training room

• Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor junior engineers

As a Senior Security Works Engineer, your role will include:

• Leading and assisting junior engineers on site

• Fault finding, remedials, and small security system installations

• Commissioning security systems including intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV

• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification

• Supporting growth and development of the small works department

• Travel to client sites in London (1 hour deducted each way)

• Strong background in Security Systems (Intruder, Access Control, CCTV)

• Experience with Paxton and Galaxy systems

• Skilled in fault finding, remedials, small installs, and commissioning

• Based in or near London or Essex

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team growth

• Comfortable leading projects independently on site

• Lead small works projects and mentor junior engineers

• Competitive salary with strong overtime potential

• Company van with private use

• Birthday holiday perk and access to a dedicated training room

• Supportive, growing company with long-term career progression

If you're an experienced Senior Security Works Engineer based in or near London or Essex, this is your chance to join a growing team offering technical challenges, career development, and excellent work-life balance.