Security Systems Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Systems Design Engineer with strong enterprise-level expertise in the design, estimation, and delivery of integrated security solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing compliant, innovative, and commercially competitive security system designs, supporting pre-sales activities, and producing high-quality tender and technical submissions.
This role requires deep technical knowledge across leading security platforms and the ability to translate client requirements into robust, scalable system. architectures.

Key Responsibilities
• Design integrated security systems (CCTV, access control, intercoms, perimeter detection)
• Produce tender responses, technical submissions, and compliance documentation
• Complete detailed estimates including equipment, labour, and licensing
• Develop scalable system architectures for enterprise environments
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and client specifications
• Support client engagement, design reviews, and bid clarifications

Technical Expertise
• Platforms: FLIR, Gallagher, Lenel, C-Cure, Hirsch, Commend
• Strong knowledge of integrated security systems and IP networking
• Experience with multi-vendor system integration

Experience
• Proven background in security system design and pre-sales
• Strong experience with tender documentation, bid writing, and estimating
• Experience delivering large-scale / enterprise security projects

Skills
• Technical documentation & bid writing
• Commercial awareness and estimating accuracy
• Stakeholder communication
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
On offer is a basic of 50-60k dep on experience

Job Details

Company
SSR Personnel incorporating Executive Profiles Ltd
Location
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom CM1 1
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
Posted