Staff Role - Based in London on a Major Rail Project.

The Lead Security Systems Engineer is responsible and accountable for leading the delivery of the technical specifications, architecture, and works information for the physical security systems (Video Surveillance System, Access Control, Intruder Detection, Video Management System, Physical Security Information Management) for the projects railway infrastructure.

Chartered Engineer/Membership of an appropriate professional institution or the equivalent experience.

This role will be the Security Systems Subject Matter expert for the project

Knowledge of Applicable UK construction regulations including CDM requirements.

Knowledge of CCTV, Intruder alarms and Access Systems is a must

Key part of this role is the integration of the Security System across the project so strong inter-personnel skills required – both Internal and External stakeholders

Develop scope of works to issues to suppliers to tender/bid work

Ability to take on board information, appraise the options and then make recommendations

Must be an independent worker – given a output and have the ability to self-manage and delegate tasks where appropriate

Ideally we are looking for someone who has worked on a critical infrastructure projects – Airports, Nuclear, Rail, Ports, Water, Power Plants and understands the risk assessments required ( they have a separate team who do this but a understanding would be beneficial )

Must be able to secure security clearance

These are to be developed to satisfy the physical security systems strategy.

Develop the engineering requirements and specifications which deliver railway capability, and to achieve the security operational requirements while mitigating environmental impacts, within the programme and budget. Develop technical solutions involving proof of concept.

Manage the technical risk for the Physical Security Systems works.

Provide technical expertise and advice relating to the delivery of Physical Security Systems to the wider project organisation, working closely with the system safety, security and interoperability team who are responsible for the overall security integration and approvals

Manage engineering aspects of work packages and suppliers, as required.

Able to provide specialist technical support and leadership on discipline-specific scientific, technical and engineering principles to project development / delivery teams but knowing when to seek further guidance from other Subject Matter Expert or others.

Capable of being a Standard Owner, working under the guidance of the Standard Discipline Owner.

Meets minimum CPD requirement for professional institution every year.

Able to provide technical, commercial management and leadership skills to support project development / delivery teams, working under supervision of line manager (or delegate).

Ability to communicate most discipline-specific technical ideas to colleagues, based largely on examples of application.

Ability to apply many principles relating to standards, safety and the environment and able to articulate the rest.

Applies principles and methods that ensure effective information management, modelling and data security; understands the approaches and consequences to data creation, transformation and visualisation and knowing when to seek guidance from other Subject Matter Experts