Consultant Physical Security

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom PTS Full time

Physical Security Consultant



About PTS

It’s an exciting time to join PTS As an established industry leader, we’ve worked on some of the most innovative projects with world-renowned clients. With over 40 years of experience, PTS specialises in digital infrastructure, workspace transformation, and secure environments across diverse sectors.

Role Overview

PTS is seeking a talented and experienced individual to enhance our dynamic Physical & Electronic Security team in London. You will provide consultancy and design services for high-profile security projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the security industry and be ready to hit the ground running. You will provide consultancy and design services for high-profile security projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide security consultancy, detailed designs, cost estimates, and construction administration for Electronic Security systems, including Video Surveillance (VSS/CCTV) with analytics, Access Control, Intruder Detection, PIDS, IP Audio/Video Intercoms, Security Control Rooms, PSIM systems, and supporting IP network infrastructure.
  • Provide design documentation (reports/BoQs/ROM’s/drawings/schematics/schedules) to a very high level of detail.
  • Liaise with all stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Prioritise and work to tight deadlines with accuracy and tenacity.
  • Identify the electronic security services that the customer requires to be deployed, e.g. Video Surveillance/Access Control/Intruder Detection.
  • Define each technology's use, main user groups and any specific requirements influencing system design configuration.
  • Identify spatial, power, and cable routing requirements or constraints for each security system within the project boundary.
  • Develop a budget/BoQ for the cost of hardware components, implementation of the system, and support/maintenance.
  • Attendance of project meetings and client design workshops/presentations.
  • Develop documents and ITT reports in a clear concise manner according to the recognised PTS format.
  • Assist in the development and drafting of Technical Specifications and drawings for all Physical Security projects.
  • Ensure total awareness of Project deliverables and ensure PTS adherence to agreed Scope of Works.
  • Attend and if applicable oversee Project meetings with the project team and client.


Skills & Experience

Required

  • Demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge of the design of Physical and Electronic Security Systems.
  • Good knowledge of Counter Terrorist design.
  • Experienced in Secure by Design practices and CPTED principles.
  • Experienced in design risk management methodologies.
  • Knowledge of BS EN regulations that affect Physical Security Systems and good practice such as NSI etc. – with EU and global knowledge being an advantage
  • Good knowledge of security design tools such as Bluebeam & Visio.
  • Good knowledge of various manufacturer specific bandwidth and storage calculators.
  • Good knowledge of IT and networking to a level that supports Physical Security System installations.
  • Good understanding of architectural building plans, layouts and elevations (including cable, containment and connection schematics).

Experience within an electronic security systems design and engineering environment.

Ideally Educated to degree level or the holder of ASIS PSP/CPP or CSMP certification.

Candidate must have good industry knowledge and experience of Physical Security project installations or be prepared to engage in specific training to achieve a satisfactory level of knowledge.


Desired

  • An understanding of the RIBA Stages architectural and engineering requirements and deliverables
  • Demonstrable experience of working to tight deadlines with competing priorities
  • SC Clearance Knowledge and use of Auto CAD.


Why PTS?

  • We’re an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning you’ll have a stake in our success
  • With 40 years in the industry, we offer great benefits and a competitive salary.
  • Work with high profile clients and contribute to award-winning projects—recently shortlisted for Security Consultancy of the Year at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024
  • Access continuous professional development and certification opportunities
  • Thrive in a company driven by innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing

Equal Opportunities

PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We select applicants solely based on their relevant aptitudes, skills, and abilities. No applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, nationality, disability, or any other protected characteristic.



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