Security Systems Technical Engineer

adi Fire and Security – Security Systems Technical Engineer

Location – UK Wide (Travel Required)

adi Fire & Security is looking for an experienced Enterprise level Security Systems Technical Engineer to support and lead high-value security projects from site through to completion. You’ll install and commission security systems to the required specifications working with project managers, clients, direct labour and subcontractors to deliver work safely and meet agreed completion dates.

Key responsibilities

• Install and commission intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems, including enterprise-level platforms such as CEM Systems, Gallagher, Lenel, Milestone, Axis, Genetec, ISM Genesys and Cortech.
• Lead and oversee site installations, working alongside direct labour and subcontractors.
• Manage project activities from conception to completion, including labour and material requirements, timing plans, progress, risks and issues.
• Liaise with project managers and the office, providing clear updates on progress, customer issues and site requirements.
• Prepare technical designs and project specifications, design and sign off project topologies, and assist with pricing tenders and issuing quotations.
• Compile project completion documentation to NSI standards and prepare project reports using company templates.
• Build strong client relationships, provide excellent customer service and identify opportunities for additional work.
• Share your knowledge to support the development of learning engineers.
• Help meet project completion dates and maintenance timeframes.
• Follow company and customer health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, method statements, site rules and specified PPE.
• Participate in the on-call rota and carry out day-to-day engineering operations.

About you

You’ll have:

• At least five years’ experience working on large projects in the Fire & Security industry.
• Experience as a projects engineer or technical engineer, including running high-value contracts.
• Experience with enterprise-level security systems.
• SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH or other health and safety qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work as part of a small team and manage projects, pricing, labour and materials.
• Strong customer service, communication and relationship-building skills.

You’ll take responsibility for your own development, communicate opportunities or issues promptly, and work with integrity while contributing to adi’s standards and values.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners

Other organisations may call this rolea Security Systems Engineer, Technical Security Engineer, Security Systems Project Engineer or Security Commissioning Engineer.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.