Design Consultant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Technical Global Solutions Full time

The position of Security Consultant is a multifaceted role focusing on the design and delivery of Physical Security Systems, specifically within the domains of electronic security. The successful candidate will provide consultancy services covering Video Surveillance (VSS/CCTV), Access Control, Intruder Detection, PIDS, IP intercoms, and related infrastructure such as network environments that support these technologies.


The role involves extensive client interaction, technical design, cost estimation, and project oversight, including coordinating with other disciplines, ensuring technical compliance throughout. Additionally, the Security Consultant will contribute to developing long-term client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and maximizing repeat business.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop detailed designs, reports, specifications, budgets, and equipment schedules in line with RIBA Stages.
  • Identify and define electronic security systems (e.g., CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection).
  • Ensure that designs are aligned with user and project requirements, considering spatial, power, and cable routing needs.
  • Review and advise on operational, support, and maintenance procedures.
  • Develop budgets and bills of quantities (BoQ) for hardware, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Attend project meetings and client workshops, presenting designs and specifications.
  • Assist in developing technical specifications and drawings.
  • Ensure adherence to project scope and deliverables, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Conduct site surveys, inspections, commissioning, and snagging, ensuring compliance with industry, technical, and regional standards.


Required Skills & Attributes:


  • Strong understanding of Physical Security System design.
  • Knowledge of Counter Terrorism design, Secure by Design, and CPTED principles.
  • Proficiency in security design tools like Bluebeam and Visio.
  • Familiarity with CCTV bandwidth/storage calculators and knowledge of IT/networking relevant to security systems.
  • Experience in interpreting architectural plans and schematics related to security systems.
  • Experience with project management, delivering high-speed, high-volume infrastructure projects.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.


Desirable:


  • AutoCAD skills and knowledge of CCTV JVSG software are advantageous.
  • Certifications such as ASIS PSP/CPP or CSMP are preferred but not essential.


Software Skills:


  • Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • AutoCAD (Desirable).



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