Principal Security Design Engineer

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We are currently seeking a Principal Designer for our Security and Technology Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to play a significant part in future construction projects in major cities across Europe and the world.

The AECOM Security & Technology Engineering team is a specialist group within the Building Engineering division that provides specialist Security and Technology design and support services to complement and enhance the design activities of the building engineering teams.

The Buildings Engineering team consists of around 400 Engineers who work on large-scale construction projects and focus on project specialisms in London and worldwide. Some sectors we work in are major commercial build and fit-out projects, large mixed-used developments, CNI and a variety of other sectors.

What You'll Do

You will manage high level technical and strategic security engineering services on new build and fit-out projects, throughout the RIBA stages, including:

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Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and write operational requirements.; Lead master planning for projects from city-level down to mixed-use developments.; Design physical security solutions, including electronic locking, walling, glazing, doors, barriers, and fencing.; Create electronic security designs for video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, and intercom systems.; Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), bomb blast, and ballistics (in partnership with specialists).

Requirements

Prior experience in Security Engineering; RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with a commitment to CPD and personal development.; Business development experience.; Relevant qualification in a security or engineering related discipline.; Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy