Senior Field Engineer
13 days ago
Luton
Experienced Security & Data Engineer Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 p.a. + company van + healthcare + pension Location: Field-based (UK South East / South Central preferred) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Security & Data Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience installing and commissioning electronic security and structured cabling systems. You’ll take ownership of taking project install from start to finish, manage first-fix subcontractors or trainees, and deliver work to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Key Responsibilities • Installation, servicing, and commissioning of CCTV, Intruder, Access Control, Intercom, and Data Cabling systems, • Oversee and support assistant engineers or subcontractors during project delivery, • Ensure all installations comply with relevant standards and customer specifications, • Conduct site surveys, produce as-fitted documentation, and liaise with clients professionally, including training on the systems, • Work autonomously or as part of a wider project team, • Provide technical input for ongoing system improvements and learn new technologies Requirements • Experience within a security systems company, • Proven experience with systems such as Texecom, Paxton, Hikvision, Avigilon, Gallagher, Urmet, 2N, NX., • Strong fault-finding, cabling, commissioning and general practical skills, • Full UK driving licence and permission to work in UK, • BS7858 vetting and enhanced DBS clearance required (or eligibility to obtain), • Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills Desirable • Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers, • IP networking and fibre termination knowledge, • ECS/CSCS, IPAF, or PASMA certification What We Offer • £35,000 – £45,000 salary (dependent on experience), • Company van, tools and uniform provided, • Private healthcare & pension scheme (after probation period), • Career progression to Senior Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager, • Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training