Technology Design Manager

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.

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

• 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

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.

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.

• 24 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ systems
• 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

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your CV to Lynne Crawford or call our Internal Recruitment Team on