Experienced Security & Data Engineer
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 p.a. + company van + healthcare + pension
Location: Field-based (UK South East / South Central preferred)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Security & Data Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience installing and commissioning electronic security and structured cabling systems. You’ll take ownership of taking project install from start to finish, manage first-fix subcontractors or trainees, and deliver work to the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
• Installation, servicing, and commissioning of CCTV, Intruder, Access Control, Intercom, and Data Cabling systems
• Oversee and support assistant engineers or subcontractors during project delivery
• Ensure all installations comply with relevant standards and customer specifications
• Conduct site surveys, produce as-fitted documentation, and liaise with clients professionally, including training on the systems
• Work autonomously or as part of a wider project team
• Provide technical input for ongoing system improvements and learn new technologies
Requirements
• Experience within a security systems company
• Proven experience with systems such as Texecom, Paxton, Hikvision, Avigilon, Gallagher, Urmet, 2N, NX.
• Strong fault-finding, cabling, commissioning and general practical skills
• Full UK driving licence and permission to work in UK
• BS7858 vetting and enhanced DBS clearance required (or eligibility to obtain)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
Desirable
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers
• IP networking and fibre termination knowledge
• ECS/CSCS, IPAF, or PASMA certification
What We Offer
• £35,000 – £45,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Company van, tools and uniform provided
• Private healthcare & pension scheme (after probation period)
• Career progression to Senior Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager
• Ongoing manufacturer and in-house training
Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]
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