SENIOR SECURITY WORKS ENGINEER

Location: London / Essex (Works across London)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 Basic (higher for exceptional candidates)
OTE: Competitive with overtime
Industry: Security Systems

ABOUT

A growing Fire and Security Systems company is seeking a Senior Security Works Engineer to lead small works projects, assist junior engineers, and help grow the department. The role focuses on fault finding, remedials, small installations, and commissioning, providing a mix of hands-on technical work and mentoring opportunities.

Benefits – Senior Security Works Engineer:

• £40,000–£45,000 basic salary (higher for exceptional candidates)
• Company van with private use
• Overtime available
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with length of service, option to purchase additional holiday)
• Birthday holiday if it falls on a weekday
• Access to company training room
• Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities – Senior Security Works Engineer:

As a Senior Security Works Engineer, your role will include:

• Leading and assisting junior engineers on site
• Fault finding, remedials, and small security system installations
• Commissioning security systems including intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification
• Supporting growth and development of the small works department
• Travel to client sites in London (1 hour deducted each way)

Requirements – Senior Security Works Engineer:

• Strong background in Security Systems (Intruder, Access Control, CCTV)
• Experience with Paxton and Galaxy systems
• Skilled in fault finding, remedials, small installs, and commissioning
• Based in or near London or Essex
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team growth
• Comfortable leading projects independently on site

Why Join?

• Lead small works projects and mentor junior engineers
• Competitive salary with strong overtime potential
• Company van with private use
• Birthday holiday perk and access to a dedicated training room
• Supportive, growing company with long-term career progression

Apply Now!

If you’re an experienced Senior Security Works Engineer based in or near London or Essex, this is your chance to join a growing team offering technical challenges, career development, and excellent work-life balance.

Keywords to support your application:
Security Engineer, Senior Security Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Access Control Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Fault Finding, Remedials, Small Works, Paxton, Galaxy, London, Essex