Physical Security & Access Control Engineer

Physical Security & Access Control Engineer             

Brief Overview of Role:

Responsible for planning, testing, installation, and service of physical security and access control systems for various job sites. BTO participant ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales by interpreting project plans and recommending any modifications that may be needed for the successful sign-off and job commissioning. Also acts as a liaison between the engineers and the clients, making sure that everyone is aware of the job's progress and any issues that have arisen during implementation. Responsible for post-implementation fault finding, testing, and the repair of audio-visual equipment for various job sites.            

Accountabilities Include:           

Knowledge & Key Skills

On-site Work 90%

Practical work includes, but is not limited to:

Conducting site surveys and producing installation plans in line with client requirements

Terminating and testing structured cabling for IP-based systems, delivering client training and handover documentation

Ensuring all work met BS7671 and manufacturer guidelines

Performing cable runs and trunking in high-traffic environments

Supporting maintenance contracts and reactive fault calls

Communicating with customers and site contacts

Adherence to site rules, procedures, and H&S

Communicating job progress to the Project Manager and the Resource Planner

Site cleanliness

Completion of all project documentation and sign-offs

Configuring, performing diagnostics, and firmware updates of the Logging service reports and updated asset registers

In office 10%

Installation preparation of tools, equipment, consumables, and installation documentation               

Essential:

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electronic Security and CCTV Systems or similar

Client liaison and technical documentation

Fault diagnosis and system maintenance

Compliance with UK electrical safety standards

Effective communication skills at all levels

Good numeracy and written skills

Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively

Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Good time keeping

Able to work under own direction

Basic PC skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Clean driving licence

IPAF 3a/3b Licence

ECS, PASMA - certified

SSSTS

CTS / CTS I

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