Senior Security Engineer / Division Manager

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer / Division Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Location: London & Home Counties
Division: Security (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Systems)

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on and driven Senior Security Engineer / Division Manager to take full ownership of our growing security division. This is a key leadership role with a strong technical focus, overseeing the complete lifecycle of security projects—from initial quotation through to final handover and ongoing maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Manage end-to-end delivery of security installations, including CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Quoting & Estimation: Carry out site surveys and prepare detailed quotations and proposals for prospective clients.
• Installations & Maintenance: Take responsibility for system installs, upgrades, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance.
• On-Call Support: Provide in-hours emergency callout support as required.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with our existing team of four fire installers, who also support security installations on larger projects.
• Division Growth: Work alongside our marketing team to support ongoing advertising campaigns aimed at scaling the security side of the business.
• Leadership Development: As the division expands and workload increases, this role will evolve into a full-time managerial position, stepping away from tools to focus on team leadership and business development.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Working Week: 48 hours per week, door-to-door across 5 days.
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half for any hours worked beyond the standard 48-hour week.
• Weekend Overtime:
  • Saturday: Time and a half
  • Sunday: Double time
• Callout Rota: 1 in 8 weeks (Monday to Sunday)
  • Standby Payment: £130
  • Attendance Bonus: 50% of any invoice value for callout visits
• Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Vehicle Use: Private use of company van permitted (subject to HMRC tax compliance)

About the Division:

The security division currently generates approximately £150K in annual turnover, with strategic marketing campaigns in place to drive significant growth. This role provides an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the division and play a key part in its expansion.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your division
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a vital business unit with the support of an experienced fire and security team. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the chance to step into a strategic managerial role as the division grows.