Senior Installation Engineer in Dartford

About the job

Location: Dartford, Kent

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week / Some flexibility may be required (Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00)

Senior Installation Engineers:

• Are you highly experienced in first and second fix of enterprise security systems?
• Have you got experience in supervising construction sites and leading installation teams?
• Do you hold an engineering degree or industry-specific certification?
• Do you have experience working with access control platforms, preferably C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, or Gallagher?
• Maybe you have hands-on experience with video surveillance platforms, such as Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, or Genetec?
• Do you have strong working knowledge of IP networks and their application within security systems?
• Does a varied role, including occasional travel across the UK and Europe appeal to you?
• Are you interested in working for a highly established organisation who are expanding with an outstanding reputation?

If you answered yes to some of the above, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Client:

Our client is a highly established organisation which specialises in delivering and maintaining integrated security systems for leading companies in the UK and across Europe, Middle East & Africa. They pride themselves on not only meeting our clients' expectations but strive to exceed them at every opportunity. They are an energetic and creative team with offices in the City of London and Hertfordshire. They have a clear focus on delivering excellence in high quality installations and maintenance contracts for prestigious clients across many sectors. As they continue to expand at this exciting time of growth they are looking for a Senior Installation Engineer to join their field-based engineering team.

Job Requirements:

• Strong experience in first fix and second fix of enterprise security systems
• Proven hands-on experience with at least one of the following Access Control platforms: C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, Gallagher
• Proven hands-on experience with at least one of the following Video Surveillance platforms: Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, Genetec
• Strong working knowledge of IP networks and their application within security systems
• Competent in fault finding, fault resolution, and delivering fault-free installations

Leadership & Project Delivery:

• Demonstrable experience in supervising construction sites and leading installation teams.
• Ability to coordinate with other trades and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication skills with both technical staff and project management teams.
• Health & Safety trained (SSSTS or equivalent).
• A proven ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
• Capable of owning and leading projects, ensuring delivery to scope, time, and quality standards.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team.
• Client focused, adaptable, and solutions oriented, with the ability to pivot to overcome challenges.
• Must be willing and able to work on both construction sites and fit-out environments.
• Experience of working across both large scale and small scale projects.
• Prepared to work primarily in London, with flexibility to around the UK or travel abroad if required.
• Willing to undertake occasional overtime, including weekends (approx. 1 per month) and some evenings when necessary.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes:

• Engineering graduate or industry-specific certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Organised, professional, and committed to maintaining the highest standards.
• Determined, proactive, and motivated to deliver on every project.

Benefits & Expenses:

• Inclusion in Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months) with 5% employee contribution matched by our client, giving a total of 10% into retirement savings.
• Option to join Company Private Healthcare Scheme (after 3 months).
• Life Cover of 4x annual salary (after two years of continuous employment).
• Business mileage and travel costs fully covered by the company.
• 25 days holiday per annum (excluding Bank Holidays).
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.