Security Systems & ICT Infrastructure Engineer

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees?

We are seeking an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Principal Engineer to design Security Systems and ICT Infrastructure with our ‘Digital Infrastructure’ team. The role is within our Buildings division to work with our multidisciplinary Building Services Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) team.

This role is ideally based in one of our Southern UK offices (London, Croydon, Cambridge, Birmingham, Brighton and Bristol), alongside opportunities to contribute to national and international projects.

You will play a key role in both winning and delivering major projects across diverse sectors, including:

Healthcare

Defence and civic infrastructure

Airports

Railway stations

Residential developments

Data centres

Mott MacDonald has a strong track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, and you will contribute to this legacy by leading high-profile, complex schemes and driving technical excellence.

Essential:

Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.

Extensive Security System and ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed design stages.

Capable to lead design and specification of the following systems:

CCTV systems.

Access Control Systems.

Building and Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems.

Integrated Security Management Systems.

Experience of securing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and similar high security sites. ·

Experience of leading structured design processes such as Home Office ‘Operational Requirements’

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate with other disciplines.

Delivery of coordinated 3D design models.

Leader of Security & ICT elements of one large project or a portfolio of smaller projects.

Have a track record in building services Security Systems & ICT engineering design and specification using relevant industry software (NBS Create and REVIT etc).

Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

Desirable:

Experience in sectors such as MoD/defence, healthcare, infrastructure, aviation, rail, residential or data centres.

Experience in designing and specifying physical security measures for sites and buildings.

Degree-qualified Engineer with a strong background in Electrical & ICT Building Services.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET, CIBSE, or equivalent professional body.

Awareness of Cyber Security design principles

Experience of designing:

Passive and active ICT network infrastructures

Audio Visual systems

Fire detection, public address, voice alarm and EVC systems.

Experience in work-winning and bid support.

Familiarity with digital engineering tools and emerging technologies.

Up to date knowledge of current building regulations, legislation and standards applicable in building and infrastructure design.

Experience of training graduates/Early Career Professionals (ECP).

Expecting to drive profitability of projects, monitoring against budget, reacting and anticipating potential problems and communicating in line with client expectations.

Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally as required

Commitment to high standards of corporate governance and project delivery

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Whilst security clearance is not expected for application, candidates will be requested to undertake such for UK defence projects.

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

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Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.

Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.

Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.

Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.

As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.

Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.

Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.

A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.

Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.

10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.

Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.

Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.

Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Primary annual professional institution subscription.

A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.

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