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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