Principal Security & ICT Design Engineer

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Job description

Job Description

Role: Principal Security & ICT Design Engineer

Location: Central London

Flexibility: Hybrid

Our client is a market leading consultancy who cover the entire life cycle of any building project and due to recent increases in their workload, we are looking to add an experienced Principal Security & ICT Design Engineer to their award winning team in their scenic Central London office.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of Security & ICT infrastructure design and technical design coordination experience. Hyperscale Data Centre experience would be highly preferable. Preferably this experience will have been gained in a consulting engineering practice, ICT service organisation or related construction industry organisation. The role involves:

1. Development of customer requirements and interpretation in the production of written technical specification documents and design drawing coordination.
2. Production of Security & ICT infrastructure design packages, such as written report documents, drawings, schematics, schedules, technical specifications, procurement packs.
3. Running of major projects.
4. Carrying out Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments for client projects.
5. Advising and interpreting client requirements in security planning.
6. Keeping abreast of developments in the security and ICT marketplace.
7. Design of CCTV systems including Field of View planning, camera analytics and software planning.
8. Carrying out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of bids.
9. Reviewing status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifying schedules or plans as required.
10. Preparing project reports for Management, Client or others.
11. Representing the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams.
12. Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the project delivery process from a project management, financial management, QA/QC and technical review perspective.
13. Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client.
14. Development of 2D CAD design drawings and 3D Revit models in collaboration with the BIM department.

An emphasis upon design coordination and clash detection is important. Ensuring specifications, drawings and calculations meet industry, legal and quality standards. Taking a holistic view in the selection and application of ICT & Security infrastructure design concepts and solutions. Coordination of Security & ICT design with related engineering disciplines, e.g. electrical and mechanical. Working towards a timely successful team output and production. Developing a clear understanding of client requirements from both a technical and operational standpoint. Undertaking peer and QA review of drawings (typically cabling systems, containment, cabinet elevation, comms room layout, active network diagrams).

Role Requirements

Either:

1. Engineering degree in appropriate Security & ICT infrastructure design engineering discipline with at least a minimum of 2 years’ appropriate experience.
2. A-Level secondary education, HNC/HND or CNIDP plus a minimum of 4 years appropriate experience.

Appropriate experience includes:

1. Data cabling manufacture/contracting.
2. IT/IP network systems integration.
3. Network technology vendor/manufacturer.
4. IT/multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
5. Construction project management.

Desirable:

1. Previous project experience in Security & ICT infrastructure for data centre construction; commercial building construction ICT infrastructure.
2. Hyperscale Data Centre Design experience.
3. Technical qualifications and design experience in the following technologies: Structured Cabling Systems, Fibre Optic Networks, Data Cabling containment systems, LAN Ethernet Switching, Wi-Fi Network Communications, Telecommunication Network Infrastructure and Services, Access Control design including biometrics, CCTV design including analytics.
4. Industry qualifications such as Cisco CCNA, CNet training, Bicsi.
5. Appreciation of the Security & ICT implications related to MEP building services, network security engineering and power supply and cooling systems.
6. Ability to use to a high competency level, AutoCAD and Bluebeam (production of overlay drawings, schematics and markups).
7. Working knowledge of Revit is desirable but not essential.
8. Navigation and interpretation of Navisworks models desirable, but not essential.
9. Familiarity with BIM levels and processes.
10. Understanding of design and construction stages from conception to practical completion and LoD required.
11. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio etc.).
12. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software.
13. Good understanding of building design standards/regulations/codes and relevant IT systems certification standards.
14. Ability to prioritise own workload, work to deadlines.
15. Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines.
16. Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation.
17. Technical ownership of work packages, ability to problem solve.
18. Good communication, presentation and engagement skills.
19. Sound commercial awareness.

Benefits

Competitive salary, Pension, Private Health insurance, Life insurance, Educational and professional development opportunities, 23 days’ holiday plus public holidays, Hybrid/Remote working.