Senior Security Systems Consultant ( Engineer )

b Overview /b p In this role you will own the technical delivery of physical security systems for a major rail programme, shaping how CCTV, access control, intruder detection and PSIM are specified and integrated across HS2. You will manage interfaces with other contracts and disciplines, ensuring designs meet operational and technical requirements. You will maintain interface control documents, assess risks, and coordinate with project teams and external bodies like BTP and Network Rail. The role focuses on ensuring robust, cross‑functional security solutions that work within the wider railway system and safety framework. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Pension 12% /li li Hybrid work (3 days in office) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Own and specify physical security systems across the HS2 programme (CCTV, access control, intruder detection, PSIM) /li li Develop and maintain technical requirements and interface control documents /li li Manage interfaces and risks between security systems and other engineering disciplines /li li Provide assurance that contractor designs and installations meet security requirements /li li coordinate with third-party organisations (British Transport Police, Network Rail) and stakeholders /li li Offer technical guidance to colleagues and external parties and resolve engineering/commercial issues /li li Ensure alignment with safety management processes (CDM or equivalent) and industry standards /li li Oversee lifecycle from requirements development through design assurance and construction oversight /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Background in physical and electronic security systems within large transport infrastructure programmes /li li Experience of developing technical requirements and interface control documents /li li Experience in risk management within a project environment /li li Ability to communicate clearly with non-specialist colleagues and external stakeholders /li li Working knowledge of CDM regulations or equivalent safety management process /li li Experience with interface management across multiple contracts and disciplines /li li Familiarity with standards for physical security system design, installation and operation /li li Experience across programme lifecycle phases from requirements to construction oversight /li li Experience with third-party organisations such as British Transport Police or Network Rail (useful) /li /ul ul li Clear communication with non-specialists /li li stakeholder management /li li interface coordination /li li CCTV /li li access control /li li intruder detection /li /ul