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Principal Security Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Principal Security Engineer to work within our Mission Critical Security and Telecoms team, focusing on mission-critical environments and critical national infrastructure with an emphasis on datacenter design. Ideally this role would be based in our London office but we will also consider candidates for our Manchester or Leeds offices. The role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the application of Physical and Electronic Security, and coordination of Telecoms infrastructure, working with some of the largest businesses in the world to ensure robust and reliable systems design.
We are looking for someone with meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to complying with industry standards and best practices. The ideal candidate should be technically adept, an excellent communicator, and experienced in handling complex projects with high-performance expectations.
Proven expertise in the delivery of security systems for datacenters is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with security and telecoms engineers, architects, civil engineers, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the solutions is crucial. Additionally, the candidate should have sharp problem-solving skills for fast troubleshooting and resolution of issues to ensure the reliability of mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Security design projects from start to finish managing project timescales and deliveries to ensure successful delivery.
- Develop and deploy the Sweco Security design standards, customizing to client-specific requirements.
- Complete and maintain project TIDPs, MIDPs, DALs, DDLs, Risk Registers, and other project-related document repositories.
- Produce design drawings, schematics, and installation details to industry/client standards ensuring projects are aligned with engineering requirements.
- Align deliveries to project/workstage/client-specific Level of Detail requirements.
- Deliver fully coordinated models working in conjunction with other multi-discipline teams.
- Attend/lead discipline-specific security workshops with other key disciplines in attendance.
- Capture and develop project-specific COBie data requirements working with our BIM team.
- Attend design team meetings and document key decisions/deviations.
- Remain up to date on the latest industry developments.
- Assist in the development of key automations to drive efficiency and demonstrate cost savings.
- Input into client fee proposals.
- Provide team support, share technical knowledge, and contribute to internal meetings.
- Grow, develop, and nurture other team members to support and assist with project delivery.
- Meet all project deadlines and contribute to project profitability.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate timesheets and expense reports.
- Attend client and industry events.
Key Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in the design of Physical and Electronic Security including the following disciplines:
- Electronic Security Design:
- Access Control System
- Video Surveillance System
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection System
- Intruder Detection System
- Intercommunication System
- Key Management System
- Physical Security Design:
- Site Perimeter Physical Security
- Fencing, Gates, Barriers
- Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
- Intercom/Access Control Pedestal Locations
- Camera Pole Locations
- Security Gatehouses
- Vehicle Entry/Exit Locations
- Entry Exit Lanes
- Barriers/gates/bolards
- Rejection Lanes
- Security Door Ratings/Requirements
- Blast and Ballistic Resistance
- Airlocks/Mantraps
- Building Layout including Spatial Coordination of Security Spaces
- Security Operation Centres (SOC)
- Network Operation Centres (NOC)
- Security Receptions
- Security Managers Offices
- Security Gatehouses
- Electronic Security Design:
- High proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (Revit knowledge would be advantageous).
- High proficiency in Autodesk Forma (Formerly ACC).
- High proficiency in PDF Editing Suite, e.g., Bluebeam Studio.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- High proficiency with Google Workspace.
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What’s in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Sweco and if you want to be part of a company who is small in all the best ways but large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this may be the job for you.
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
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Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company car or car allowance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial, and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
About Us
Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding, and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanization, harness the positive power of digitalization, and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning, or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part-time, and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day-to-day needs.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity for everyone.
Here at Sweco, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more, The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.
We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g., “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
In order to address your request, the following information is needed:
- Name
- The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
- The position title
- Requisition/vacancy number
Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.
We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco, and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.
Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025, and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026, and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.
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