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Technology Design Manager

Trant
Southampton
1 month ago
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We are currently recruiting for a to join our Energy sector, where we deliver critical infrastructure engineering projects throughout the UK


The Technology Design Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering complex security systems (e.g. CCTV surveillance, access control, perimeter intrusion detection) on critical national infrastructure projects, including but not limited to National Grid sites. This role ensures that security solutions are technically sound, compliant with industry standards, and meet the client’s protection requirements. They act as the bridge between client security needs and the engineering teams.


Applicants should fit the criteria to obtain UK security clearance, either holding or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). This means having a 5-year UK residency and background that can pass government vetting. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK without limitations.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Being responsible for end-to-end security design on energy infrastructure projects, to include;

Leading Security Design Projects; overseeing the creation of detailed design proposals for electronic security systems (video surveillance, access control, fence/perimeter detection, etc.),


Ensuring designs meet the client’s protection requirements and industry standards 
Developing solutions from concept through to detailed design
Improving designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness without compromising security
Coordinating with stakeholders (clients, law enforcement, consultants, Trant Design Team), to deliver designs on time and within budget
Overseeing the security plan implementation, risk assessments and technical reviews to assure protection of sites
Serving as the technical authority to ratify and approve security system designs
Ensuring all designs comply with relevant British standards, regulatory requirements and any client-specific requirements
Remaining involved through implementation, supporting system commissioning and testing
Conducting site inspections to understand on-the-ground conditions and integrate those insights into the design
Identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements
Monitoring the progress of security enhancement programmes and integrating emerging security technologies are part of continuous improvement

Qualifications/Background:

BEng/MEng in relevant engineering discipline ie. Electrical/Electronic Engineering


Previous/current experience of delivering security system design
Demonstrable expertise CCTV, access control and intruder detection system design
Knowledge of critical infrastructure security standards within the UK
Have the ability to read and produce technical drawings
Experience of National Grid projects would be advantageous
Advanced knowledge of design packages such as Autocad
Fully IT literate

About us:


Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.


We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.


Company Benefits:


At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.


Our company benefits package includes;

A competitive salary


Company car or car allowance
24 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) + 8 bank holidays
Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ systems
Hybrid working
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
1 x Professional Membership paid annually
Discounted corporate gym membership
Bike to Work Scheme
Cost of annual professional membership paid

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