Security Project Engineer

Job Ref: ID: DescriptionJob Title: Project EngineerLocations:UK travelSalary: 45,000 – 50,000 DOEBenefits: Electric company car, fuel card, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, paid travel time, sick pay, ongoing training, and career progression.About the CompanyThis is an opportunity to join a family-founded business, now operating at national scale, specialising in security and automation solutions for the Utilities sector. With strong, long-term partnerships in place, the company delivers complex, high-value security projects across electrical substations, fencing, CCTV, and access control systems.With the agility of a close-knit team and the backing of a major national group, they’re growing fast—and looking for experienced professionals ready to grow with them.The Role: Project EngineerAs a Project Engineer, you’ll play a critical leadership role in delivering complex security projects across the UK. While not a hands-on installation role, you’ll need to be technically strong and capable of rolling your sleeves up when needed to support and guide teams on-site.You’ll oversee multiple enterprise-level projects—ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and documentation are met throughout. You’ll liaise directly with clients, coordinate subcontractors and engineers, and ensure all works are delivered on time and within spec.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong electrical site experience (especially in utilities and National Grid environments) who wants to step into a more strategic, leadership-focused role while staying close to the technical detail.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the delivery of security and automation projects across utility sitesEnsure all work meets quality, safety, and compliance standardsMaintain project documentation, reporting, and client communicationSupport teams with technical guidance, problem-solving, and site coordinationCollaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are metManage your own diary and workload, particularly in the England-based roleWhat We’re Looking ForStrong background in electrical engineering and on-site experiencePrevious experience working on utility infrastructure – ideally National Grid sitesProven experience in managing or overseeing technical projectsAbility to read, interpret, and produce technical documentationConfident communicator with excellent organisational skillsWillingness to travel, with flexibility to stay away when requiredFull UK Driving Licence (Electric company car provided)Why Join Us?45,000 – 50,000 salary DOEElectric company car + fuel cardPaid travel time25 days holiday + bank holidaysClear path for progression into senior rolesOngoing training & support from a technically strong teamWork on critical infrastructure projects with national impactJoin a company that values your input and invests in your growthReady to Step Up?If you’re a technically experienced professional looking to move into a project-focused role, where you can make an impact without stepping too far away from the tools, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Courtney Gilgunn for more information.SER-INTop of FormBottom of Form