Blacktip Consultancy
Physical Security Consultant
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Physical Security Consultant
Physical Security Consultant — Datacentre
Independent by design.
Location: London (hybrid) • Travel: UK and Europe, occasionally wider EMEA • Reports to: Technical Director — Security
About Blacktip
Blacktip is an independent consultancy of around sixty specialists who design the security and telecoms infrastructure within Europe’s largest datacentres—and the backup power systems (grid, substation and battery assets) that power them. We also procure, assure, and commission these assets throughout their lifecycle.
Their clients include datacentre owners, developers, hyperscalers, and design practitioners leads on mission-critical and hyperscale projects. Unlike some firms, Blacktip never advises vendors, contractors, or integrators, ensuring all recommendations are unbiased and client-focused.
Blacktip’s legacy lies in deep-specialist design expertise—specialising solely in security and telecoms, aspects other consultancies treat as subsidiary tasks. Their two core areas are led by practice directors, with rapid decision-making and a culture where designs directly translate into built outcomes. As the firm expands its scope to include procurement, commissioning, and advisory services, they welcome consultants who see opportunities for growth.
The Role
You’ll lead physical security for high-impact datacentre and mission-critical projects, handling detailed designs, specifications, cost estimates, equipment schedules, and onsite support through to handover. This includes aligning designs to RIBA project stages and meeting the stringent standards of their clients.
Your responsibilities will span the entire electronic security stack, including:
- Video surveillance (VSS/CCTV and video analytics)
- Access control & intruder detection (PIDS)
- IP audio/video intercoms
- Security command centres (control rooms)
- Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)
Security designs must accommodate unique datacentre demands, such as high-availability layouts, comprehensive perimeter surveillance, multi-tiered access controls, and seamless integration with telecoms and wider building-tech infrastructure.
Your work will intersect closely with ** architects, telecoms specialists, and production teams** to ensure deliverables are cohesive, build-ready, and meet security compliance. You’ll represent Blacktip in client workshops, design reviews, and tenders.
Collaboratively, you’ll assist the Technical Director—Security in maintaining high design standards and actively develop client relationships. This includes securing repeat engagements, defining contract extensions, and identifying new opportunities within key accounts.
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Key Responsibilities
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Design & Documentation
- Develop detailed plans for sites, including reports, specs, budgets, and equipment schedules, aligning with RIBA standards.
- Define camera systems (coverage, placement, and specs) and access control logistics tailored to each project.
- Specify power, cooling, containment, and cabling constraints for security infrastructure.
- Generate design layouts with equipment placement, network layouts, and labels for CAD production.
- Create design guidelines, budgets, and bills of quantities for build-outs and asset support.
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Integration & Compliance
- Liaise with operational teams on testing, maintenance, and failure-mapping practices.
- Assess compatibility with networking corridors, enterprise systems, and cross-site connectivity.
- Adhere to international standards (e.g., BS, EN) regional requirements and datacentre security best practices.
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Consulting & Presentations
- Engage across project phases, including team meetings, client design workshops, and vendor buy-side engagements.
- Present designs and support requests during tender interviews and pre-sales pitches.
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Onsite Execution
- Support commissioning, defects management, testing, and snagging through delivery.
- Time tracking to monitor efficiency against project scope and deadlines.
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Client Advocacy
- Equip teams to curate competitive proposals that win long-term contracts.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts.
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Travel & DELIVERY
- Live projects remotely (UK-based) with occasional travel across the UK and Europe (and occasionally wider EMEA).
Who We’re Looking For
Essential
- Hardware/software understanding: Deep knowledge of physical security system design (CCTV, analytics, access control & PIDS).
- Project experience from design to delivery: Hands-on experience in electronic security-effective delivery.
- General IT/Telecoms awareness: Ability to support security deployments requiring networking, servers, or workstations.
- Plan-reading skills: Comfort navigating cable layouts, containment paths, and server infrastructure diagrams.
- Cooling/power awareness: Recognition of wiring methods for secure equipment within technical constraints.
- RIBA framework familiarity: Strong grasp of standardised design and construction handover processes.
- CAD tools familiarity: Experience using manufacturer docs, CCTV calculators/time, and design software (Visio, Bluebeam).
- Technical collaboration: High IT literacy (Word, Excel, PPT).
- Syntax rights: Flexibility to lead complex engagements and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Precision and Scrutiny: Rigorous attention to detail for own work and peer reviews.
- Field experience: Proven site survey and inspection records.
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Desirable
- Security specialisations: Knowledge in counterterrorism, design principles, and CPTED methodologies.
- Datacentre know-how: Previous contributions to high availability sites aligned with compliance goals.
- Certifications: A-level certification equivalent or ASIS certification (PSP, CPP, or CSMP).
- Hardware tools: Experience with AutoCAD or JVSG systems.
- Efficiency skills: Proven capabilities in high-volume environments and PaaS or project management tools.
Join Us!
While we prioritise expertise, we welcome those who commit to upskilling rapidly. Open mind and resolve are every bit as valuable as textbook checklist compliance.
Why Work With Us?
✔ Project Scope: Handle work for some of Europe’s most educationally advanced, technical, and well-equipped facilities. ✔ Design-to-Facility Integration: Deliver designs that transition directly into built assets — reduce MOQ and reinforce our unique value proposition. ✔ Principles: Fully aligned with client designs—only we supply unbiased advice. ✔ Size and Speed: Insight-driven, around 60 colleagues means personal accountability and rapid strategic alignments. ✔ Future Growth: Opportunity to move beyond design, into commissioning and long-term maintenance tracks.
Software Proficiency
- Core: Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Desirable: AutoCAD, JVSG (for CCTV specifications)
Application Details
• Deadline: [Date if applicable] • Submit your CV via: [Link to application page]
Eligibility • Must have UK work-visa rights. We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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