Workplace Security Consultant in Slough

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Workplace Security Consultant to join our team and deliver high-quality, risk-led physical and electronic security solutions for some of the world’s leading companies. The ideal candidate will have experience in security system design, project delivery, and a consultative approach to understanding and addressing client security requirements.

About Uncoded: Uncoded is a technology consultancy dedicated to guiding clients through the visioning, design, delivery, and support of technology solutions within the commercial real estate sector. We are always on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our dynamic team.

• Client Engagement: Work with globally renowned clients to understand their security requirements, risk profile, business objectives, and operational needs, taking responsibility for delivering technical outputs in line with agreed scope, quality, and programme.
• Attend regular client and project meetings with senior project members, preparing accurate meeting notes that document relevant discussions, decisions, and actions.
• Facilitate interactive workshops with clients and project stakeholders, in person or via video conference, to gather requirements, develop security designs, and align project objectives.
• Challenge the status quo to help clients identify effective and proportionate security solutions for their workspaces and environments.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key external stakeholders, including project managers, consultants, contractors, and security manufacturers.

• Design and deliver integrated physical and electronic security systems, including CCTV and video analytics, access control architectures, intruder and perimeter protection systems, IP audio and video intercoms, security control rooms, and PSIM platforms.
• Define system usage, user groups, operational workflows, alarm handling, and cause-and-effect strategies, undertaking camera coverage analysis, equipment selection, and detailed security system configuration design.
• Identify, coordinate, and validate spatial, power, containment, cooling, and IP connectivity requirements necessary to support security systems.
• Collaborate with the wider Uncoded team to develop coordinated, multi-disciplinary security and technology packages.
• Produce comprehensive security tender design information.
• Ensure security designs align with Secure by Design and Designing Out Crime principles, relevant BS EN and ISO standards, and recognised industry best practice.

• Oversee the installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of physical and electronic security systems.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions, and method statements to ensure alignment with design intent, specifications, and agreed scope of works.
• Conduct site inspections to assess existing conditions, installation quality, and progress against programme.
• Coordinate with contractors, IT teams, and other disciplines to ensure security systems are correctly integrated.
• Uphold and apply drawing and documentation standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the construction phase.

• Support the validation of physical and electronic security systems through testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Review and coordinate the production of security-related handover documentation.
• Assist in witnessing system testing and commissioning, identifying defects or non-conformances.
• Support client acceptance processes, responding to technical queries and contributing to final system sign-off.
• Engage with manufacturers and vendors as required to support compliance checks, warranty validation, and system assurance.

• A degree or equivalent professional experience in Security Engineering, Electronic Security Systems, Built Environment Engineering, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and delivery of physical and electronic security systems.
• Working knowledge of UK and international security standards and best practices.
• Experience working with leading electronic security system manufacturers and platforms.
• 3 years of previous experience in consulting or proven experience in security system design and implementation.

• Strong understanding of electronic security system design principles.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and platforms as required.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

• An inclusive and collaborative workplace that supports your growth and development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects with recognisable industry clients.
• Hybrid working with a central London office in Covent Garden.
• A company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity.

Uncoded is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and celebrates diversity, recognising that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams.