At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design of high-security electronic systems for critical infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a growing organisation focused on advanced security solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with industry experts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nationally significant projects in the nuclear sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronic security systems and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Design Manager – High Security Electronic Security Systems Location: Blackburn - Hybrid Salary: Competitive
Benefits The Role We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design and technical governance of high-security electronic security systems for critical infrastructure.
You will provide technical leadership across bids and project delivery, ensuring solutions are compliant, resilient, commercially viable and aligned with customer security requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to work on major nationally significant projects, including within the UK nuclear sector.
Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of design engineers and technical specialists.
Oversee the design of integrated CCTV, access control, intruder detection and security management systems.
Review and approve technical designs, drawings and specifications.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and security requirements.
Support bids and tenders through concept designs, technical solutions and customer presentations.
Manage technical risk, design change control and quality assurance.
Collaborate with project managers, contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.
Support commissioning, handover and technical assurance activities.
About You Significant experience within the electronic security systems industry.
Proven track record designing complex integrated security solutions in regulated or high-security environments, such as nuclear, critical infrastructure, government or defence sectors.
Experience leading design teams or acting as a technical authority on major projects.
Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, intruder detection and integrated security platforms.
Understanding of networked security systems and cyber-security considerations.
Proficient with design tools such as Auto CAD; BIM/Revit experience desirable.
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent industry experience in a relevant engineering discipline - Electrical bias.
Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence.
Willingness to occasionally travel to sites across the UK.
Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.
What's on Offer Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear, critical infrastructure projects.
Senior leadership position with clear career progression.
Competitive salary, benefits and flexible/hybrid working.
Apply now to join a growing organisation delivering advanced security solutions for some of the UK's most secure and critical facilities.
The recruitment process for this vacancy is being handled by Morson Edge.
By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to have your personal information shared with Morson Talent.
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us.
If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e. g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact ; to arrange a confidential conversation. c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0
Design Manager - High Security Electronic Security Systems employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
