Safety & Security Engineer

Job Title: Safety & Securtiy Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Public Sector

Responsibilities

At North, our Safety & Security Engineers do more than deliver and support systems – they shape the way people experience the places we live and work. This role blends technical expertise with real-world impact, where you’ll be at the forefront of projects that make places smarter and safer. From upgrading video surveillance with leading analytics to delivering fully integrated access control, your work will directly help to create safer communities and more resilient places.

What to Expect

Our values are simple: Know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers, and know how to connect.  At North, you’ll step into a culture where you’re supported, challenged, and valued, and where you’ll have experienced mentors, continuous training, and a collaborative team that has your back.

From day one, you can expect to build your skills, expand your experience with leading technologies, and take pride in delivering work that keeps people safe and places secure.

What You’ll Do

• Provide our customers with industry-leading installation, commissioning, and servicing
• Install, commission, and service video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, life safety, audio visual and PAVA systems
• Use site plans and survey documentation to plan and deliver accurate system installations.
• Deliver retrofit upgrades and remedial works to existing systems
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Deliver on-site technical support and advice to customers
• Keep documentation accurate and in line with industry, regulatory and company standards
• Work safely and proactively

What You’ll Bring

• Technical expertise and knowledge across safety and security systems
• Experience in security system networking
• Commercial awareness and understanding of system design, pricing, and upgrades

• Familiarity and accreditations with manufacturers, including Bosch, Dahau, Hikvision, Gent, Advanced, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone
• Experience of working in a BAFE/ SSAIB/ NSI accredited company.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience of working within the public sector would be advantageous
• Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and best practice
• Strong communication skills

Certifications/Qualifications

• Valid CSCS/ECS Card
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• IPAF/PASMA/Asbestos Awareness certification
• Recent or current electrical qualification advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector in Surrey, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Employee assistance programmes

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form .