Role: Security Consultant Type: Permanent Location: London, Liverpool Street Salary: TBC (Dependent on Experience) Our client, a consulting firm specializing in high-end Physical Security solutions, seeks a skilled Security Consultant to provide expert advisory services, technical designs, cost estimates, and construction administration for Electronic Security systems.
This role will focus on Video Surveillance Systems (VSS/CCTV), Access Control, Intruder Detection, IP Audio & Video Intercoms, Security Control Room configurations, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of IP technology and network infrastructure to support these systems.
The ideal candidate will confidently engage stakeholders and coordinate across multiple projects and disciplines, with an in-depth understanding of the RIBA project framework.
Responsibilities: Develop detailed designs, specifications, budgets, and equipment schedules aligned with RIBA stages.
Define and document security technology requirements, ensuring optimal system configuration for end users.
Establish surveillance camera coverage needs, identifying camera locations and field of view.
Manage security technology spatial requirements, power needs, and cable routing for each system.
Provide guidance on operational, support, and maintenance practices, and recommend design improvements.
Prepare layout drawings, including cable routing and equipment positioning.
Attend project and client meetings, delivering presentations and addressing project specifics.
Produce budgets and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for hardware, system implementation, and maintenance.
Draft and review technical specifications, ensuring adherence to project Scope of Works.
Lead commissioning management, witness testing, snagging, and project reporting.
Conduct design documentation preparation, including schematics and technical drawings.
Oversee design integrity throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Conduct site visits and inspections within the UK and EMEA region, collaborating with client and partner teams.
Qualifications & Skills Required: Solid experience in Physical Security System design, ideally within electronic security systems.
Knowledge of Counter Terrorism and Secure by Design practices, and CPTED principles.
Proficiency in security design tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Visio) and familiarity with CCTV bandwidth/storage calculators.
Comprehensive knowledge of IT and networking as they relate to Physical Security Systems.
Familiarity with architectural plans and schematics, including power, cooling, and containment systems.
ASIS PSP/CPP or CSMP certification (preferred); degree-level qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.
Experience in AutoCAD and CCTV JVSG software is beneficial but not essential.
High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
Experienced in site surveys, inspections, and preparing design and technical specifications.
Proven ability to lead and support client interactions and presentations.
Desirable Software Skills: Visio Word Excel PowerPoint Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat Pro AutoCAD (Desirable)