ICT & Security Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
London or Bicester or Newcastle
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

CCTV design Network security engineering Data cabling IT/IP network systems AutoCAD Revit BIM Access Control design

FULL DESCRIPTION

ICT & Security Design Engineer - London, Newcastle or Bicester

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. We now seek an ICT & Security Design Engineer to be based out of our London, Newcastle or Bicester office.

Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the production of Security & ICT infrastructure design packages, such as, written report documents, drawings, schematics, schedules, technical specifications, procurement packs.
  • Responsible for carrying out Threat, Vulnerability And Risk Assessments for client projects.
  • Responsible for advising and interpreting client requirements in security planning.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the security and ICT marketplace.
  • Responsible for design of CCTV systems including Field of View planning, camera analytics and software planning.
  • Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required.
  • Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.
  • Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
  • Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective
  • Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client
  • Development of 2D CAD design drawings and 3D Revit models in collaboration with the BIM department.
  • An emphasis upon design coordination and clash detection is important.
  • Representing RED ICT at technical meetings with customers, professional design teams and contractor teams
  • Ensures specifications, drawings and calculations meet industry, legal and quality standards
  • Takes holistic view in the selection and application of ICT & Security infrastructure design concepts and solutions
  • Coordination of Security & ICT design with related engineering disciplines, e.g. electrical and mechanical
  • Work towards a timely successful team output and production
  • Develop a clear understanding of client requirements from both a technical and operational standpoint.

Role Requirements

Either:

  • Engineering degree in appropriate Security & ICT infrastructure design engineering discipline with at least a minimum 2 years’ appropriate experience.

Or:

  • A-Level secondary education, HNC/HND or CNIDP plus at minimum 4 years appropriate experience.

Appropriate experience includes:

  • Data cabling manufacture/contracting
  • IT /IP network systems integration
  • Network technology vendor/manufacturer
  • IT/Multi-disciplinary consulting firm
  • Construction project management Desirable
  • Previous project experience in Security & ICT infrastructure for data centre construction; commercial building construction ICT infrastructure
  • Hyperscale Data Centre Design experience
  • Technical qualifications and design experience in the following technologies
  • Structured Cabling Systems
  • Fibre Optic Networks
  • Data Cabling containment systems
  • LAN Ethernet Switching
  • Wi-Fi Network Communications
  • Telecommunication Network Infrastructure and Services
  • Access Control design, including biometrics
  • CCTV design, including analytics
  • Industry qualifications such as Cisco CCNA, CNet training, Bicsi
  • Appreciation of the Security & ICT implications related to MEP building services, network security engineering and power supply and cooling systems
  • Ability to use to a high competency level, AutoCAD and Bluebeam (production of overlay drawings, schematics and markups)
  • Working knowledge of Revit is desirable but not essential
  • Navigation and interpretation of Navisworks models desirable, but not essential
  • Familiarity with BIM levels and processes
  • Understanding of design and construction stages from conception to practical completion and LoD required
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office applications Word, Excel, Visio etc. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
  • Good understanding of building design standards/ regulations/ codes and relevant IT systems certification standards
  • Ability to prioritise own workload, work to deadlines
  • Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
  • Technical ownership of work packages, ability to problem solve
  • Good communication, presentation and engagement skills

Benefits

  • 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
  • Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
  • Hybrid Working
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
  • Non-contractual bonus awards
  • Training sponsorship
  • Charity volunteering leave
  • Wellness days/ initiatives.
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.

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