Senior Installation Engineer in City of London

Location: Dratford, Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + Company Vehicle

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

Responsibilities

• Highly experienced in first and second fix of enterprise security systems.
• Experience in supervising construction sites and leading installation teams.
• Hold an engineering degree or industry-specific certification.
• Experience working with access control platforms, preferably C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, or Gallagher.
• Hands-on experience with video surveillance platforms, such as Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, or Genetec.
• Strong working knowledge of IP networks and their application within security systems.
• Varied role, including occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Our Client

A highly established organisation which specialise in delivering and maintaining integrated security systems for leading companies in the UK and across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. They pride themselves on not only meeting their clients' expectations but striving to exceed them at every opportunity. They are an energetic and creative team with offices in the City of London and Hertfordshire.

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.

Working Environment

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by TalentHQ Ltd, acting as an Employment Agency. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 5 working days if you are shortlisted.

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