Senior Security Engineer – CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms

Location: London & Home Counties
Salary: £40,000 – £47,500 (up to £50,000 DOE) + Overtime + Bonus + Company Van

We are a growing fire and security company with SSAIB accreditation, delivering projects across London and the Home Counties. With a strong pipeline of work, a loyal client base, and full support from the wider fire division, we are now seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead and expand our security operations.

This is a hands-on role with clear progression into management. You will:

• Install, commission, and maintain CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems

• Manage end-to-end security projects from survey to handover

• Carry out site surveys, quotations, and proposals for new installations and takeovers

• Provide fault finding, upgrades, and planned preventative maintenance

• Cover occasional emergency callouts (1 in 8 weeks)

• Work alongside our fire installation team on larger projects

• Ensure compliance with SSAIB / NSI accreditation standards

• Shape and grow the security division with marketing and leadership support

• Transition into a full-time management role as the department expands

• Proven experience as a Security Systems Engineer / Senior Security Engineer

• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms

• Familiarity with SSAIB / NSI accreditation schemes

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• £40,000 – £47,500 basic (up to £50k DOE)

• Overtime: 1.5x (Saturday), 2x (Sunday)

• Callout rota (1 in 8) + £130 standby + 50% callout invoice bonus

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company van (private use permitted, HMRC rules apply)

• Commission scheme + future profit share opportunities

• Company pension scheme

• Career progression into division management

• Training, development, and long-term stability

If you are an experienced Senior Security Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, or Intruder Alarm Engineer looking to step into leadership, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a division and shape its future success. Apply today with your CV.