Design Engineer

An  opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to work with our Design team.   The role is a hybrid position and requires weekly travel to the Tewkesbury office.  

The role will consist of Security System Design and production of quotations.  Technical Submittals, Drawings, Proposals and specifications in line with the relevant regulatory standards for the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance of Security Systems both for M&E and End Users throughout the UK and overseas as and where necessary

What you will be doing: 

Design responsibility and the production of Security System designs / quotations ranging from £5,000 to £5,000,000 in value as required by the Sales team.

Ensuring all quotations are compliant with the relevant standards & regulations currently in force at the time (e.g. NSI, CDM etc.)

Taking design responsibility and ensuring that the designs produced achieve the objectives required by the customer and the specification.

Issuing design certificates upon completion of a project.

Managing a number of designs / proposals at any one time and prioritising according to sales needs.

Ensuring that all designs & proposals produced are accurately costed and priced to achieve the agreed company margins and any necessary management approvals & sign offs are obtained prior to issue.

Supporting Sales and Operations in the field when necessary during pre-sales or post-sale design meetings.

Carrying out site surveys as required anywhere within the UK to support the sales & operations team.

 

What we are looking for: 

Experience in a similar role liaising with End Users and / or M&E Contractors.

In depth knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience working with electronic security systems. and associated regulatory standards in a design, sales or engineering capacity. 

Maths & English at GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Able to multi-task and set clear priorities.

Good knowledge of Office applications (Google &  MS).

Able to interpret Customer’s detailed specifications and drawings.   

Strong numerical, analytical skills and a strong financial acumen   

Proven ability manage a work load with quickly changing and often conflicting priorities

Tout of business hours where deadlines necessitate

Benefits: 

Company Car

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance benefit

Contributory Healthcare Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Discount Schemes

Progression, training & development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors