Southern Security Engineer

• Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region
• Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works
• Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements

Lead Security Engineer - High Security Clearance Client Location: Luton to ReadingSalary: Up to £45,000 + package

I am working with a well-established, northern-based security systems company who are looking to appoint a Lead Security Engineer to take full ownership of their southern region , supporting a high-security clearance client.

Although the business is headquartered in the North, this role gives you responsibility and autonomy in the South. You will be the senior engineer on the patch , managing your own diary, planning your workload, and operating with no micromanagement .The role is focused on service and small works , covering a defined area between Luton and Reading , with no regular London work .

Travel into London is limited to 2-3 visits per year to service the client's head office.The role will include:

• Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region
• Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works
• Working on CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
• Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements
• Being the trusted technical point of contact for a high-security client

This role would suit an engineer who:

• Has strong experience in service and small works
• Is confident across CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
• Has worked in secure or high-compliance environments
• Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their workload
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Either holds, or is eligible to obtain, high-level security clearance

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Clearly defined patch with minimal London travel
• High level of trust, autonomy, and control over your own diary
• Long-term, stable role with a respected northern-based employer

If you're a Security Engineer who values autonomy, responsibility, and a well-defined regional role without constant oversight, this is well worth a confidential conversation.