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Security Design QA/QC & Technical Assurance Engineer - Security Systems / ULV / Telecom (CCTV, ACS)

Role Overview

The Security Design QA/QC & Technical Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electronic security system designs (and drawings), engineering deliverables, and technical documentation meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

This role supports the successful delivery of complex security projects by implementing and maintaining quality assurance and quality control processes across design, engineering, integration, and commissioning activities. The position plays a critical role in verifying compliance with client requirements, industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and company design governance procedures.

The successful candidate will work closely with design engineers, project managers, consultants, integrators, and clients to identify and resolve quality issues, improve design consistency, and ensure that all security solutions are technically compliant, coordinated, and fit for purpose across critical infrastructure, commercial, data centre, and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Technical Governance

Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures and technical assurance processes for electronic security systems projects.
Ensure all design deliverables comply with company standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
Review and validate security system designs, drawings, calculations, schematics, and technical documentation.
Conduct quality reviews of:
Access Control Systems
CCTV & Video Management Systems
Intrusion Detection Systems
Intercom Systems
Perimeter Detection Systems
Security Networks & Infrastructure
Integrated Security Platforms
Verify compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Monitor design coordination activities to ensure multidisciplinary integration and technical consistency.
Participate in design reviews, workshops, FAT/SAT processes, and technical assurance meetings.
Conduct audits and inspections of design documentation and project deliverables.
Identify non-conformities, technical risks, and design gaps, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support technical assurance activities throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Ensure proper document control and revision management of all engineering deliverables.
Assist with project closeout documentation and as-built validation processes.

Technical Expertise

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in:

Enterprise electronic security systems
Access control systems
CCTV and video management systems
Intrusion detection systems
Intercom and communication systems
Security systems integration
IP-based security architecture
Structured cabling and network infrastructure
Security systems commissioning and testing
ELV / ICT / Telecoms / ULV systems coordination
Data centre and critical infrastructure environments
BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration

Familiarity with Industry Platforms & Technologies

Experience with platforms and technologies such as:

LenelS2
Genetec
Gallagher
Milestone Systems
Avigilon
Axis Communications
Hanwha Vision
Cisco networking infrastructure

Standards, Compliance & Technical Assurance

Strong understanding of applicable standards and regulatory frameworks including:

ISO standards and quality management systems
BSI security standards
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
Structured cabling standards
Electronic security design best practices
Local authority and authority approval processes
Cybersecurity fundamentals for security systems
Testing, commissioning, and validation procedures

Software & Tools

AutoCAD
Revit / BIM platforms
Microsoft Office Suite
Bluebeam or PDF review tools
Document management systems
Network and security system diagramming tools
QA/QC reporting and tracking tools

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong technical assurance and quality management capability
Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong coordination and communication skills
Ability to identify design risks and non-conformities
High level of organisational and reporting capability
Cross-discipline coordination experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Commercial and operational awareness
Strong understanding of design governance and compliance processes

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in:
Electronic Engineering
Security Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
ICT / Telecommunications
Engineering Technology
Or related discipline
Minimum 5–10 years of experience in security systems engineering, QA/QC, technical assurance, or design management roles.
Proven experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical security projects.
Previous experience within security integrators, consultants, contractors, or specialist engineering environments.
Strong experience reviewing and coordinating multidisciplinary security designs.
Experience within data centres, critical infrastructure, commercial, aviation, healthcare, transport, or high-security environments is highly desirable.
Valid driving license (mandatory)
Ability to travel as required (10%)

Preferred Certifications & Accreditations

Highly desirable certifications may include: